answersLogoWhite

0

The Mesopotanian epic of Gilgamesh contains what is likely the first written account of the story of Noah's Ark. It was written on clay tablets and preceeds The Bible by approximately 3000 years!

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Is Gilgamesh from the New Testament?

AnswerNo. Gilgamesh was supposedly a quite ancient king whose story is recorded in the Epic of Gilgamesh. There are parallels between the Epic and the Book of Genesis, but this is evidence of no more than than borrowing or of common sources.


Identify The Epic of Gilgamesh and the Book of the Dead with theri respective culture?

Epic of Gilgamesh: Mesopotamia The Book of the Dead: Egypt


This ancient book tells the story of a mythical king and a worldwide flood?

Primarily the worldwide Flood of Noah begins in Genesis 5 thru 8.


What does the Epic of Gilgamesh explain?

The Epic of Gilgamesh is about a person that was two-thirds god and one-third man. This is a book.


How does Shamash help gilgamesh?

Shamash helps gilgamesh in a couple of ways. One way he helps gilgamesh is when gilgamesh is fighting humbaba. Shamash gives Gilgamesh the winds of the world to help defeat humbaba. Also another way shamash helps is through supporting Gilgamesh's confidence. When Gilgamesh is entering the Land of the Cedar he is struck with fear. When this happens Shamash speaks to him saying not to be affraid.


What is the oldest book that is still being reprinted?

Epic of Gilgamesh?


What are the two chances at immortality that utnapishtim in the book Gilgamesh?

gilgamesh must stay awake for 7 days and 7 nightNo It is 6 days and 7 nights


What is the secret to Utnapishtim's immortality?

Read the epic of gilgamesh - the children's book.


This ancient book tells the story of a mythical king and a worldwide flood.?

The Epic of Gilgamesh!


What is the stupidest name in the universe?

These names are from this book i was reading in school: Gilgamesh, Shamhat, Uruk, Enkida, Ishtar, and humbaba. The book was about Gilgamesh. The oldest book in history is: "The Epic of Gilgamesh"


What are the first words in the first page of the first book?

"He who saw all-" from the epic of Gilgamesh.


What pleasure does Siduri tell Gilgamesh to content himself with in the book the flooding?

In the Epic of Gilgamesh, Siduri advises Gilgamesh to find pleasure in everyday activities like wearing clean clothes, bathing, and enjoying food and drink. She encourages him to appreciate life's simple pleasures rather than seeking immortality.