Myth Matters

The Sumerian Myth of Gilgamesh Part 2: Humbaba and the Cedar Forest

Catherine Svehla Season 1 Episode 14

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In part 2 of this 3-part series, Gilgamesh and his friend Enkidu venture into the sacred cedar forest to confront the demon Humbaba and make great names for themselves. These actions and motivations may seem questionable today, and raise questions about the enduring value of the ancient story. 

 What do these two have to teach us about the human condition? Do they simply illustrate timeworn heroic values—for better or for worse--- or does this poem connect past and present in a meaningful, useful way?

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