gilgamesh

Historical Figure and Mythical Hero

Although most tales about Gilgamesh are obviously myths, they may be based on an actual historical figure. Ancient lists of Sumerian kings identify Gilgamesh as an early ruler of the city of Uruk around 2600 B . C . These same texts, however, also say that Gilgamesh was a demigod and reigned for 126 years.
According to legendary accounts, Gilgamesh was the son of the goddess Ninsun and of either Lugalbanda, a king of Uruk, or of a high priest of the district of Kullab. Gilgamesh's greatest accomplishment as king was the construction of massive city walls around Uruk, an achievement mentioned in both myths and historical texts.
Gilgamesh first appeared in five short poems written in the Sumerian language sometime between 2000 and 1500 B . C . The poems—"Gilgamesh and Huwawa," "Gilgamesh and the Bull of Heaven," "Gilgamesh and Agga of Kish," "Gilgamesh, Enkidu, and the Nether World," and "The Death of Gilgamesh"—relate various incidents and adventures in his life.
However, the most famous and complete account of Gilgamesh's adventures is found in the Epic of Gilgamesh. Originally written between 1500 and 1000 B . C ., the epic weaves various tales

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The Epic of Gilgamesh

The Epic of Gilgamesh begins with a brief account of Gilgamesh's ancestry, his youth, and his accomplishments as king. Although acknowledged to be a wise man and a courageous warrior, Gilgamesh is criticized as a tyrant who mistreats the people of Uruk. The nobles of the city complain bitterly of Gilgamesh's behavior. Their complaints attract the attention of the gods, who decide to do something about it.

Enkidu. The gods create a rival for Gilgamesh—a man named Enkidu who is as strong as the king and who lives in the forest with the wild animals. Their plan is for Enkidu to fight Gilgamesh and teach him a lesson, leading the king to end his harsh behavior toward his people. When Gilgamesh hears about Enkidu, he sends a woman from the temple to civilize the wild man by showing him how to live among people.
After learning the ways of city life, Enkidu goes to Uruk. There he meets the king at a marketplace and challenges him to a wrestling match. The king and the wild man struggle, and Gilgamesh is so impressed by Enkidu's strength, skill, and courage that he embraces his rival, and the two men become close friends. Because of this loving friendship, Gilgamesh softens his behavior toward the people of Uruk and becomes a just and honorable ruler.
One day Gilgamesh and Enkidu decide to travel to a distant cedar forest to battle the fierce giant Humbaba (or Huwawa) who guards the forest. Knowing that he cannot live forever like the gods, Gilgamesh hopes that he will gain the next best thing—lasting fame—by slaying the monster. Together the two heroes kill Humbaba, and Enkidu cuts off the monster's head.

The Insulted Goddess. Impressed with Gilgamesh's courage and daring, the goddess Ishtar offers to marry him. He refuses, however, and insults the goddess by reminding her of her cruelty toward previous lovers. Enraged by his refusal and insults, Ishtar persuades her father, the god Anu, to send the sacred Bull of Heaven to kill Gilgamesh. Anu sends the bull, but Gilgamesh and Enkidu kill the bull first. Enkidu further insults Ishtar by throwing a piece of the dead bull in her face.
That night, Enkidu dreams that the gods have decided that he must die for his role in killing the Bull of Heaven. His death will also be the punishment for his dear friend Gilgamesh. Enkidu falls ill

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Let me start with the Mittani.

The kingdom of Mitanni was the very first Aryan super state in the world. The capital of Mitanni was Washukanni. Washukanni is located in Rojava, western Kurdistan. Northern Kurdistan, Rojava and Ezdixan (Shengal + Shexan) were all part of the Mitanni kingdom.

Kings of Mitanni had all Iranid names: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_rulers_of_Mitanni


Now about the Kassites. Kassites were the eastern neighbours of Mitanni. Kassites lived in the Zagros moutains, in the eastern parts of Kurdistan. Their homeland was in the Zagros Mountains. Also the kings of the Kassites had all the Iranid names: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kassites

The Kassites even called their kingdom: Kardunyash



Now back to the Sumerians. The original Sumerians invaded the southern parts of the Mesopotamia from the northern (Kurdish Zagros) Mountains.

Like the Sumerians, Mitanni and Kassites were the Sun-worshipers. After the Sumerians disappeared from history, the Mitanni and Kassites came to power.

From the recent discoveries about the epic of Glgamesh, historians found out that that epic took place in Kurdistan (in the mountains) and not in southern Iraq (desert, southern Mesopotamia).

Relics in Kurdistan to Change History: http://english.shafaaq.com/interviews/5689-relics-in-kurdistan-to-change-history.html



"The Sumerian people who did not come down from the mountain to Sumer are thought to have later became the Kurds or the Chaldeans of the Bible. Sumer was later absorbed into Babylon."