Epic Hero (Gilgamesh Saga)

Smithsonian Magazine ^ | 5-1-2007 | Daqvid Damrosch

[wildbill]

Might have arrived from space (comet=spacecraft) but comets seldom take human form, enjoy sex, and fight demons like humbaba.

Some academics also believe that humans are the principal cause of global warming and that the tooth fairy really does leave money under your pillow.

We mustn’t be seduced into spreading those theses.

[AFreeBird]

“Darmok and Picard at Tanagra.”

There's a Trek Head for you.

I thought the same thing when I saw the title as well.

[MHGinTN]

Indeed, very interesting. Thanks ...

[mad_as_he$$]

Huum I thought when Picard told the other crew he used “Darmok...” could be wrong but the story is so close to how Gilgamesh had to be translated it struck me.

[mad_as_he$$]

Yikes I thought I was the only twisted one!!! both are great stories and the parallels are interesting.

[SunkenCiv]

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