Enkidu’s narrative arc in the Epic of Gilgamesh isn’t particularly subtle. A man is crafted from clay. He roams the steppe with herds of wild animals. He wears no clothes, his hair is unkempt, he eats grass, he drinks water, he knows nothing of civilization. He is tamed through sexual intercourse which appears to sap... Continue Reading →
He Who Saw The Wellspring
On the evening of December 3, 1872 George Smith stood before the Society of Biblical Archeology inside The British Museum and read the text of his exciting new work: The Chaldean Account of The Deluge. His words echoed far beyond that meeting. The excitement raised that evening resulted in multiple expeditions to the Middle East... Continue Reading →