Gilgamesh as Homosexual
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page paper which illustrates how Gilgamesh must have been a homosexual, or at least bisexual due to the fact that "The Epic of Gilgamesh" too passionately details the relationship Gilgamesh had with Enkidu. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAgilgams.wps

The Flood Stories in Gilgamesh and Genesis
[ send me this essay ]
A five page paper looking at the Babylonian story of Gilgamesh and the Biblical book of Genesis in terms of their retelling of the legend of the Great Flood. The paper concludes that aside from the bare facts of the two tales, which are very similar, the Hebrews seemed to be directly responsible for God's wrath in a way that the Babylonians were not. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: KBgilga2.wps

Gilgamesh and Genesis: A Religious Comparison
[ send me this essay ]
A six page look at these two ancient stories in terms of their philosophy toward the continuity of life. The paper suggests that the Sumerians, in fact, felt that since death was the end of everything, humans’ responsibility is to live vigorously and well; the Hebrews, on the other hand, found their own “salvation” in community and tradition, which insured an ongoing and consistent expression of faith despite the deaths of individual members. Bibliography lists seven sources.
Filename: KBgilga.wps

Gilgamesh and Candide as 
‘Quest' Novels
[ send me this essay ]
A 4 page paper discussing the genre of the quest novel in general, and how Gilgamesh and Voltaire's Candide fit into it. The novel concludes that while it does feature a journey, Candide ultimately fails to pass the test of being a quest novel because Candide does not learn anything from his quest; he remains as stupid as ever. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Novels.wps

Comparison / Gilgamesh & Oedipus
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page paper which examines how the legendary kings, Gilgamesh and Oedipus experience tragedies which lead them to self-knowledge. Each king is compared with respect to their position in society, their relationships to the gods, and the process by which they discover their human limitations. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: TGgiloed.rtf

Gilgamesh / Religion
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page paper comparing and contrasting religious views of the Sumerians as evidenced by the epic of Gilgamesh with religious attitudes in our own day. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Gilgmesh.wps

Oedipus and Gilgamesh
[ send me this essay ]
This 5 page paper considers the characters of both Oedipus and Gilgamesh, both of whom were great kings but flawed men. This paper considers whether their experience of loss and suffering was valuable, and why each character, in their attempt to maintain their throne, actually lose everything that is important. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MHoedgil.wps

'Siddhartha,' 'Black Elk Speaks' And 'The Epic Of Gilgamesh': Common Meaning
[ send me this essay ]
10 pages in length. Historical literature encompasses a great number of existential elements that directly relate to existence; indeed, it is not merely a compilation of dates and events, but rather it is also an exploration of humanity's spiritual side. Such is the case with Hermann Hesse's 'Siddhartha,' John Neihardt's 'Black Elk Speaks' and Danny P. Jackson's translation of 'The Epic of Gilgamesh,' inasmuch as all three literary masterpieces share the common denominator of personal metamorphosis. The very process of living life and expanding one's existence has often been perceived as a rebirth of sorts, with writers taking the concept to an infinitely high level of appreciation. The writer discusses that by embracing this inherent – and often esoteric – power, the reader is able to grasp a significantly better understanding of personal metamorphosis. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCsiddh.wps

Hypothetical Political Situation Requiring the Advice of Niccolo Machiavelli, Gilgamesh and Odysseus
[ send me this essay ]
A 5 page paper which examines a hypothetical situation in which the Duchess of Calzone is undergoing a political crisis in her duchy and seeks out the advice of Niccolo Machiavelli, Gilgamesh and Odysseus. The positions each adviser would take is considered, along with an explanation of which recommendation would be selected and why. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TGgilody.wps

Visions of the Underworld in the Odyssey, Gilgamesh, & The Inferno
[ send me this essay ]
A 2 page look at the differences in conception of the underworld between these three works. The paper notes that Dante's is the only one of the three works in which the Underworld is clearly punitive; in the Odyssey, it was simply sad, and in Gilgamesh, empty. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Undervis.wps

Leadership in 'Beowulf' and 'Gilgamesh'
[ send me this essay ]
A five page paper looking at the way these two very ancient stories develop the concept of leadership. The paper concludes that both epics place equal emphasis on the dual requirements of valor and service as basic components of leadership. No additional sources.
Filename: KBbeo2.wps

Death & The Afterlife In Gilgamesh And The Iliad
[ send me this essay ]
A 4 page paper comparing and contrasting views on immortality and the afterlife in these two ancient texts. The paper concludes that their two conceptions of the afterlife closely resemble the main alternatives of belief -- heaven versus nonexistence -- held by people in our own day. Bibliography lists two sources (the books).
Filename: Gilg.wps

The Role of the King
[ send me this essay ]
This 5 page paper explores the role of the king through life and literature. Several books, including The Iliad and Gilgamesh are used to exemplify key aspects of the thesis, which is that beauty contains more power than any member of the royalty. The reason why poor leaders are sometimes seen as good kings is also discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA018Kng.wps