Gilgamesh
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Name — The legendary king of Uruk and hero of the ancient Mesopotamian "Epic of Gilgamesh," one of the earliest known works of literature.
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Etymology
A learned borrowing from Akkadian ??? (Gilgāmeš), which was itself borrowed from Sumerian ????? (ᵈgilgameš₂ /Gilgameš/). First recorded in 1894.
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What does “Gilgamesh” mean?
The word “Gilgamesh” means the legendary king of Uruk and hero of the ancient Mesopotamian "Epic of Gilgamesh," one of the earliest known works of literature.
How do you pronounce “Gilgamesh”?
“Gilgamesh” is pronounced GIHL-guh-mehsh (/ˈɡɪl.ɡə.mɛʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Gilgamesh” in a sentence?
Here is “Gilgamesh” used in a sentence: “Gilgamesh searched for immortality after the death of his friend Enkidu.”
What part of speech is “Gilgamesh”?
“Gilgamesh” is a name.
