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Q: Which of the world's oldest pieces of literature tells the story of a legendary Sumerian hero and priest-king?
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Who was the most famous Sumerian priest-King?

The most famous Sumerian priest-King was Gilgamesh, who was also the legendary hero of the Epic of Gilgamesh. He ruled the city of Uruk and was believed to be two-thirds god and one-third human. His story is one of the oldest known works of literature.


What ancient Sumerian city was Eric of Gilgamesh king of?

Eric of Gilgamesh was king of the ancient Sumerian city of Uruk. Uruk is one of the oldest cities in Mesopotamia and is known for its monumental architecture and association with the legendary hero Gilgamesh.


Where did Gilgamesh come from?

Gilgamesh is a legendary ancient king who is believed to have ruled the city of Uruk in Mesopotamia, which is now modern-day Iraq. He is the main character in the epic poem "Gilgamesh," one of the oldest known works of literature. His story is thought to have originated in Sumerian myths and later passed down through Babylonian and Assyrian cultures.


What is the oldest culture in the world is it the Mayas?

Sumerian (Mesopotamia) now it's Iraq


Which kind of literature is the oldest?

Myth


Oldest and most influential national literature in the western world?

The oldest and most influential national literature in the western world is the Greek literature. This is followed by Roman and Ancient Hinduism mythologies.


What was a Sumerian writer called?

Sumerian writing is the oldest full-fledged writing that archaeologists have discovered. The ones that wrote official were the priests. Priests had become skilled as scribes.


What is the oldest printed book in literature?

The Bible


What is the oldest Sanskrit piece of literature?

Vedas


The oldest civilisation?

The Earth's oldest civilization was found in Mesopotamia around 4,000 BC. This was the sight where the Sumerian people lived. It is considered the cradle of civilization.


Which is the oldest ancient language of the world?

Sumerian -- 3100 BC, according to the Related Link below.


What was the first language ever found?

The first languages may not have been written down, they may have been a spoken-only language, therefore we will never know what the first EVER language was. However, the oldest text ever found was Sumerian. We have evidence of Sumerian documents dating back 5,000 years. By far, this is the oldest text ever discovered. But that doesn't mean Sumerian is the oldest language, there may have been more before it.