Creation issues and place of Heroes and Deities in society in Gilgamesh

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Creation issues and place of Heroes and Deities in society in Gilgamesh
This is an ancient tale written by the ancient Mesopotamians. It has influenced countless works including the Odyssey, the Bible and the Edda. Its literary, cultural and religious impact and influence cannot be overestimated.
The maze that surrounds the issue of creation is depicted in this tale. The tale tells of a king in Uruk by the name Gilgamesh who is part Human and part god. This confusion makes the king unsure about his limitations in life. Consequently it makes him to be a very arrogant and reckless king. The citizens feel threatened by their leader and they appeal to the sky god -Anu- to free them from the despicable king....