The Epic of Gilgamesh

About this episode

The episode explores the connections between the Epic of Gilgamesh and humanity's possible extraterrestrial origins.

Send a text The ancient and profound Epic of Gilgamesh holds far more than just mythological storytelling—it contains clues to humanity's possible extraterrestrial origins. As we explore this Mesopotamian masterpiece dating back to 2100 B.C., we unravel fascinating connections between Sumerian accounts and Biblical narratives that suggest common source material predating both traditions. Many mistake Gilgamesh for the Mesopotamian equivalent of Noah, but the flood survivor in this epic is ac...

People in this episode

Hosts: Joseph Landry, L. Sheldon Oldford

Topics covered

• mythology
• extraterrestrial origins
• Mesopotamian history
• Sumerian accounts
• Biblical narratives

Keywords

• Epic of Gilgamesh
• extraterrestrial origins
• Mesopotamian
• Sumerian
• Biblical narratives
• flood survivor

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sumerian, Biblical

Books & works: The Epic of Gilgamesh

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