... to provide an explanation to everyday occurrences that they could not comprehend. This would then filter into every story or thought from that time. This precept holds true for The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Old Testament. The occurrence being referred to is the version of the great flood referred to in each tale. Each has its own grouping of similarities and ... a more personal level with their God than could be reached in a polytheistic culture. Allowing people to feel they worship out of respect and reverence rather than fear and awe. The Epic of Gilgamesh has very different reasoning...

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... have today? Why did I choose this topic? My original intention was to write about the story of Noah as told by the Bible, and compare it with the story of Gilgamesh. When I started compiling the research, I discovered that there was more documentation interpreting the bible than I ever imagined. I found myself more interested in how the bible came to be than with ... and even greater religious significance, it is the supreme literary work (or rather collection of works), containing the world's best in storytelling, drama, proverbs, and above all, the most inspired epic poetry. For there...

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• Grade Level: High School