1. Is one of the earliest forms of literature preserved on twelve stone tablets from Mesopotamia. 2. It is considered the first epic and the first real form of literature. 3. The Epic is about a Sumerian king named Gilgamesh who befriends a Wild man named Enkidu. 4. In the second half of the story Enkidu dies, sending Gilgamesh on his quest to find eternal life. 5. It is one of the most well known stories to this day, due to its moral resonance and its historical importance.
1. A collection of over 1,000 hymns, containing Indian mythology of the Hindu gods. 2. Is considered the foundation of the Hindu religion. 3. The Rig Veda is the oldest of the four Vedas. 4. Was originally written by the Aryans and was first written in Sanskrit. 5. The Rig Veda was used to create the Caste system.
1. Was the ancient Egyptian funeral guide book, essentially. 2. The book gives a step by step guide on how to properly burry, preserve, and have a happy after life. 3. It explains what happens to you when you die by describing the weighing of your heart against the feather of Maat. Which resembles justice and truth. 4. If you are found worthy you get to live with the gods in the fields of peace, if you're not worthy you get your heart eaten by a demon. 5. The book of the dead is important to history as it gives us insight to the rituals of ancient Egypt.