Statements (48)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:poet
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Known_Space
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gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:films graphic novels modern retellings numerous translations |
gptkbp:author |
gptkb:unknown
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gptkbp:contains |
gptkb:Enkidu
gptkb:Humbaba gptkb:Ishtar gptkb:Utnapishtim |
gptkbp:cultural_impact |
important in ancient Mesopotamian culture
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gptkbp:cultural_significance |
reflects Sumerian beliefs
reflects Akkadian culture reflects ancient Near Eastern mythology |
gptkbp:discovered_by |
found in the ruins of Nineveh
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gptkbp:form |
gptkb:poet
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gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:John_Gardner's_translation
gptkb:Stephen_Mitchell's_translation Andrew George's translation George Smith's translation N. K. Sandars' translation |
gptkbp:historical_significance |
one of the earliest works of literary fiction
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
the Gilgamesh
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gptkbp:influence |
inspired later literature
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gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Akkadian
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gptkbp:legacy |
influenced Western literature
influenced modern storytelling influenced comparative mythology influenced epic poetry influenced mythology studies |
gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Gilgamesh
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gptkbp:mythology |
divine intervention
flood narrative quest for immortality |
gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Mesopotamia
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gptkbp:scholarly_analysis |
extensively studied in literature
interpreted in various ways analyzed in historical context examined for its themes considered a foundational text |
gptkbp:social_structure |
twelve tablets
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gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:heroism
gptkb:Community_Center mortality |
gptkbp:year_composed |
circa 2100 BC
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