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*''Gilgamesh'' (2001) by [[Joan London (Australian author)|Joan London]], a postfiguration in which the epic becomes the structural key for a world torn by politics and betrayal (modern Armenia).<ref name=berfrois/>
*''Gilgamesh'' (2001) by [[Joan London (Australian author)|Joan London]], a postfiguration in which the epic becomes the structural key for a world torn by politics and betrayal (modern Armenia).<ref name=berfrois/>
*''1979'' (2001) by [[Christian Kracht]], in which the epic provides the pattern for the homoerotic theme set against the background of the [[Iranian Revolution]].<ref name=berfrois/>
*''1979'' (2001) by [[Christian Kracht]], in which the epic provides the pattern for the homoerotic theme set against the background of the [[Iranian Revolution]].<ref name=berfrois/>
*''[[Fate/stay night]]'' (2004), a Japanese visual novel written by [[Kinoko Nasu]] and developed by [[Type-Moon]].
* ''The Adventures of the Faithful Counselor'' (2005), a novella-length poem by [[Anne Sheldon]].
* ''The Adventures of the Faithful Counselor'' (2005), a novella-length poem by [[Anne Sheldon]].
* ''Never Grow Old'' (2007) by [[Brian Trent]] (ISBN 0595429831) is a novelization of the epic. The chapters are arranged into eleven tablets, and the title derives from the mythical plant which grants immortality.
* ''Never Grow Old'' (2007) by [[Brian Trent]] (ISBN 0595429831) is a novelization of the epic. The chapters are arranged into eleven tablets, and the title derives from the mythical plant which grants immortality.
*"Fate/stay night"(2007) a Japanese visual novel developed by Type-Moon, which was originally released as an adult game for the PC. Written by Takuya Sato.
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The Sumerian Epic of Gilgamesh has directly inspired almost a hundred manifestations of literature, art, music, and popular culture, as identified by Theodore Ziolkowski in the book Gilgamesh Among Us: Modern Encounters With the Ancient Epic (2011).[1][2] It was only during and after the First World War that the first reliable translations of the epic appeared that reached a wide audience, and it was only after the Second World War that the epic of Gilgamesh began to make itself felt more broadly in a variety of genres.[2]

Literature

Music

Theatre

File:Gilga poster.jpg
Poster art from Gilgamesh in Uruk: G.I. in Iraq, a modern, theatrical adaptation of the Epic of Gilgamesh.

Film

Television

  • The Gilgamesh story is a key part of the episode "Darmok" from Star Trek: The Next Generation.
  • Gilgamesh (anime), directed by Masahiko Murata.
  • Gilgamesh is a central character in the anime series Fate/Stay Night which is based on the visual novel by Type Moon.[3]
  • Gilgamesh is also used as a part of two other anime, The Sword of Uruk and Aegis of Uruk. Story elements and names are used.
  • Gilgamesh appears in the Hercules: The Legendary Journeys episode, "Faith," and is played by Tony Todd. His half-sister is established to be Nebula, who had already appeared on the series. He is depicted as the king of Sumer and recently having lost his family. A parallel is drawn between him and Hercules, who experienced a similar loss. Gilgamesh's loss, though, causes him to succumb to the influence of Dahak – leading him to work toward bringing the demon god into the world by killing the Sumerian gods and providing the sacrifice of a warrior heart. He tricks Hercules into aiding in his plan and kills Iolaus (who was shielding Nebula, the intended sacrifice). Hercules kills Gilgamesh soon afterward.
  • The Watchers organization was created by Ammaletu the Akkadian after he saw Gilgamesh coming back to life. Thus making Gilgamesh the first immortal to be documented by a mortal in Highlander: The Series.
  • The Epic is seen in The Secret Saturdays, though with some alterations. Instead of telling the story of Gilgamesh's quest for immortality, it depicts his battle against an ancient Sumerian cryptid known as Kur. The Saturday family was searching for it, hoping that it might contain clues on driving the Kur spirit from Zak.
  • From the episode Appointment with Death of Agatha Christie's Poirot (UK airdate 25th of December 2009), Dame Celia Westholme comforts Jinny Boynton by telling her the story of Gilgamesh "the most beautiful man in all creation", after an abduction attempt was made on Jinny.

Radio

Comics

  • Gilgamesh II, a satirical graphic novel by Jim Starlin in which an infant (the last of his doomed race) is rocketed to Earth Superman-fashion, but whose life follows the trajectory of the Gilgamesh legends. ASIN B00071S7T8
  • The Argentine comic book Gilgamesh the immortal turns Gilgamesh into an immortal whose life spans across all human history and a post-apocalyptic future
  • In Marvel Comics Gilgamesh is one of the Eternals, a race of immortal beings that live on Titan and have been mistaken for Gods over the millenia. Gilgamesh has performed many heroic feats, and has been mistaken for other heroes, such as Hercules. He is known as the Forgotten One after Zuras, the Leader of the Eternals, caused everybody on Earth to forget about him.
  • Soft Skull Press published a graphic novel adaptation of the Epic of Gilgamesh in 2011 by Andrew Winegarner.
  • The webcomic Abominable Charles Cristopher by Karl Kerschl features Gilgamesh as an adventurous king, who is initially trying to slay the unwitting protagonist when he approaches Gilgamesh's kingdom. Later their relationship evolves.[4]

Video games

Children's literature

While far from being a child's story, The Epic of Gilgamesh and related Gilgamesh stories, have been adapted to children's literature:

  • Gilgamesh. (1967). Written and illustrated by Bernarda Bryson. Henry Holt & Co. ISBN 0030556104. 1st edition is out of print.
  • Gilgamesh: Man's First Story (2005). Written and illustrated by Bernarda Bryson Shahn. Whole Spirit Press ISBN 1-892857-01-4 2nd edition reissue.
  • Gilgamesh the King (1991). Written and illustrated by Ludmila Zeman. Tundra Books. ISBN 978-0-88776-283-3 (0-88776-283-2).
  • The Revenge of Ishtar (1993). Written and illustrated by Ludmila Zeman. Tundra Books. ISBN 978-0-88776-315-1 (0-88776-315-4).
  • The Last Quest of Gilgamesh (1995). Written and illustrated by Ludmila Zeman. Tundra Books. ISBN 978-0-88776-328-1 (0-88776-328-6).
  • Gilgamesh the Hero (2003). Retold by Geraldine McCaughrean, illustrated by David Parkins. Eerdmans Books for Young Readers. ISBN 0-80285-262-9.
  • Lugalbanda: The Boy who got Caught up in a War (2006). by Kathy Henderson, illustrated by Jane Ray. Candlewick. ISBN 0763627828.

References

  1. ^ Theodore Ziolkowski. Gilgamesh Among Us: Modern Encounters With the Ancient Epic, Cornell Univ Pr (December 8, 2011). ISBN 978-0801450358
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Theodore Ziolkowski (Nov 1, 2011). "Gilgamesh: An Epic Obsession", Berfrois.
  3. ^ http://www.king-of-heroes.co.uk/ (Nov 21, 2011). "King of Heroes", Kyle Melville.
  4. ^ Gilgamesh at his castle in Abominable Charles Cristopher.