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The authors of this epic poem remain largely anonymous. The latest and most complete version ever found was composed no later than around 600 BCE, and was signed by a Babylonian author who called himself Sin-Leqi-Unninni.
This lesson plan uses the Akkadian version, which is usually the basis of most translations. The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the earliest known works of literature.
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The Question and Answer section for The Epic of Gilgamesh is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
Are you sure he faces Humbaba in chapter 2? Gilgamesh talks about going to the Cedar Forest but I don't think he gets there in Ch. 2.
Enkidu helps Gilgamesh to defeat Humbaba before he dies.
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