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Gilgamesh

GIHL-guh-mehsh

Gilgamesh (name) means the legendary king of Uruk and hero of the ancient Mesopotamian "Epic of Gilgamesh," one of the earliest known works of literature. Example: “Gilgamesh searched for immortality after the death of his friend Enkidu.”

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The legendary king of Uruk and hero of the ancient Mesopotamian "Epic of Gilgamesh," one of the earliest known works of literature.

"Gilgamesh searched for immortality after the death of his friend Enkidu."

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Etymology

Learned borrowing from Akkadian 𒄑𒂆𒈦 (Gilgāmeš), borrowed from Sumerian 𒀭𒄑𒉋𒂵𒎌 (ᵈgilgameš₂ /⁠Gilgameš⁠/). First attested 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.