Myths & Stories

The Epic of Gilgamesh

The world's oldest known epic

Follows King Gilgamesh of Uruk and his friend Enkidu. After Enkidu dies, Gilgamesh seeks immortality but learns that death is humanity's fate.

The Descent of Inanna

Journey to the Underworld

Inanna descends to Irkalla to visit her sister Ereshkigal. She is stripped of her powers and killed, then resurrected to return to the world above.

Enuma Elish

The Babylonian Creation Epic

Marduk defeats the primordial sea goddess Tiamat and splits her body to create heaven and earth. He then establishes cosmic order.

Atrahasis

The Great Flood

The gods send a flood to destroy humanity for being too noisy. Enki warns Atrahasis to build a boat, saving his family and animals.