Publisher's Synopsis
The Babylonian Story of the Deluge and the Epic of Gilgamish is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge. This book comprises two ancient Babylonian stories, the first being the story of the Deluge, which tells the tale of a great flood that destroyed the world and how one man, Utnapishtim, survived it. The second story is the Epic of Gilgamish, which is the story of a king who goes on a quest for immortality after the death of his friend, Enkidu. Along the way, he faces many challenges and battles, eventually realizing the futility of his quest. The book also includes a detailed introduction by Budge, providing historical context and analysis of the stories. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in ancient mythology and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
