Gilgamesh

There are multiple similarities and differences in the stories The Epic of Gilgamesh, translated by N.K. Sandars, and the Book of Genesis from The Bible. The way one responds to a difficult situation provides an insight into that person’s beliefs. Noah, from Genesis 6-9, and Utnapishtim, from The Epic of Gilgamesh, encounter similar challenges, but do not respond exactly in the same manner. The first similarity is Noah and Utnapishtim must deal with …

…traditions before they were written, some of the “authors” may have crossed paths. This can account for the similarities in both “stories.” After reading both stories, the question that comes to mind is: How does one face the inevitable fact that he or she will die? The way people live their lives shows the character behind those people, but also their belief system. Some people live in fear, while others worship and respect the Creator.