Hidden within the poetic verses of the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the world's oldest religious texts, are indispensable clues to the nature and origin of the world's earliest religious tradition- The Ancient Tradition.  Once you've given Tablet VIII a listen, turn your ear to our sister podcast, The Ancient Tradition, where we reveal striking similarities in the ancient record- myths, cosmologies, theologies, and sacred writings- which point to an original, pure religion in deep antiquity.  Is it the true religion?  If so, you are in for the theological adventure of a lifetime.

In this audio recording of the Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablet VIII, King Gilgamesh mourns the loss of his dear friend, Enkidu.  From his treasury, Gilgamesh selects goods Enkidu can use to appease the gods of the Netherworld.

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Hidden within the poetic verses of the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the world's oldest religious texts, are indispensable clues to the nature and origin of the world's earliest religious tradition- The Ancient Tradition.  Once you've given Tablet VII a listen, turn your ear to our sister podcast, The Ancient Tradition, where we reveal striking similarities in the ancient record- myths, cosmologies, theologies, and sacred writings- which point to an original, pure religion in deep antiquity.  Is it the true religion?  If so, you are in for the theological adventure of a lifetime.

In this audio recording of the Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablet VII, Enkidu sees in dream the gods Anu, Enlil, Ea, and Shamash in counsel.  The gods decree Enkidu's death.  Enkidu curses the door of cedar, the trapper, and the harlot Shamhat for his fate.  In a second dream, the Angel of Death drags Enkidu down to the Netherworld, the House of Dust.  Enkidu falls ill and dies. 

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Hidden within the poetic verses of the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the world's oldest religious texts, are indispensable clues to the nature and origin of the world's earliest religious tradition- The Ancient Tradition.  Once you've given Tablet VI a listen, turn your ear to our sister podcast, The Ancient Tradition, where we reveal striking similarities in the ancient record- myths, cosmologies, theologies, and sacred writings- which point to an original, pure religion in deep antiquity.  Is it the true religion?  If so, you are in for the theological adventure of a lifetime.

In this audio recording of the Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablet VI, the goddess Ishtar falls for King Gilgamesh.  Gilgamesh rejects her advances.  Enraged, Ishtar petitions her father,  Anu, to supply her with the Bull of Heaven (Taurus) so she can make Gilgamesh pay.  The Bull of Heaven causes destruction in Uruk.  Gilgamesh and Enkidu slay the bull and return to the palace to celebrate their victory.

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Hidden within the poetic verses of the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the world's oldest religious texts, are indispensable clues to the nature and origin of the world's earliest religious tradition- The Ancient Tradition.  Once you've given Tablet V a listen, turn your ear to our sister podcast, The Ancient Tradition, where we reveal striking similarities in the ancient record- myths, cosmologies, theologies, and sacred writings- which point to an original, pure religion in deep antiquity.  Is it the true religion?  If so, you are in for the theological adventure of a lifetime.

In this audio recording of the Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablet V, King Gilgamesh and Enkidu make their journey to the Forest of Cedar.    Gilgamesh and Enkidu confront the ogre Humbaba in the Forest of Cedar.  Taking courage from Enkidu, Gilgamesh battles Humbaba.  Shamash sends thirteen winds to aid Gilgamesh, blinding Humbaba.  Gilgamesh thrusts a dagger in Humbaba's neck, slaying the ogre.  Gilgamesh and Enkidu claim victory.

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Hidden within the poetic verses of the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the world's oldest religious texts, are indispensable clues to the nature and origin of the world's earliest religious tradition- The Ancient Tradition.  Once you've given Tablet IV a listen, turn your ear to our sister podcast, The Ancient Tradition, where we reveal striking similarities in the ancient record- myths, cosmologies, theologies, and sacred writings- which point to an original, pure religion in deep antiquity.  Is it the true religion?  If so, you are in for the theological adventure of a lifetime.

In this audio recording of the Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablet IV, King Gilgamesh and Enkidu make their journey to the Forest of Cedar.    Gilgamesh and Enkidu stop five times along the way to perform a ritual to evoke a dream.  Each time Gilgamesh wakes from a nightmare.  Enkidu reassures Gilgamesh his dreams are favorable and they proceed to the Forest of Cedar.

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Hidden within the poetic verses of the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the world's oldest religious texts, are indispensable clues to the nature and origin of the world's earliest religious tradition- The Ancient Tradition.  Once you've given Tablet III a listen, turn your ear to our sister podcast, The Ancient Tradition, where we reveal striking similarities in the ancient record- myths, cosmologies, theologies, and sacred writings- which point to an original, pure religion in deep antiquity.  Is it the true religion?  If so, you are in for the theological adventure of a lifetime.

In this audio recording of the Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablet III, King Gilgamesh and Enkidu visit the goddess Ninsun in preparation for their expedition to the Forest of Cedar.

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Hidden within the poetic verses of the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the world's oldest religious texts, are indispensable clues to the nature and origin of the world's earliest religious tradition- The Ancient Tradition.  Once you've given Tablet II a listen, turn your ear to our sister podcast, The Ancient Tradition, where we reveal striking similarities in the ancient record- myths, cosmologies, theologies, and sacred writings- which point to an original, pure religion in deep antiquity.  Is it the true religion?  If so, you are in for the theological adventure of a lifetime.

In this audio recording of the Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablet II, King Gilgamesh battles the wild man, Enkidu.  Upon Enkidu's concession, Gilgamesh, seeking fame and glory, proposes a venture into the dangerous Forest of Cedar.  

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Hidden within the poetic verses of the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the world's oldest religious texts, are indispensable clues to the nature and origin of the world's earliest religious tradition- The Ancient Tradition.  Once you've given Tablet I a listen, turn your ear to our sister podcast, The Ancient Tradition, where we reveal striking similarities in the ancient record- myths, cosmologies, theologies, and sacred writings- which point to an original, pure religion in deep antiquity.  Is it the true religion?  If so, you are in for the theological adventure of a lifetime.

In this audio recording of the Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablet I, the gods create Enkidu, a wild man, to keep King Gilgamesh from tyrannizing the people of Uruk.

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