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Definition
Proper noun * Gilgamesh: The legendary king of Uruk in ancient Sumer (modern-day Iraq), who is the central hero of the "Epic of Gilgamesh," one of the oldest known works of literature. He is depicted as a figure of great strength and ambition whose quests explore themes of friendship, mortality, and the search for meaning.
Usage
- Gilgamesh is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the mythological king and hero.
- It is typically used in historical, literary, and archaeological contexts.
Examples
- The story of Gilgamesh and his friend Enkidu is a foundational myth of Mesopotamian culture.
- Scholars study the Epic of Gilgamesh to understand ancient Mesopotamian beliefs about life and death.
- In the epic, Gilgamesh travels to the ends of the earth in search of immortality.
Advanced Usage
- Gilgamesh is often used as a cultural reference point for discussions about ancient heroism, the human condition, and early literature.
- The character can be analyzed as an archetype of the powerful ruler who confronts his own limitations.
Variants and Related Words
- Epic of Gilgamesh (noun phrase): The ancient Mesopotamian epic poem in which Gilgamesh is the protagonist.
- Gilgamesh has no direct synonyms as a proper noun, but can be described as a Sumerian hero-king or a Mesopotamian legendary figure.
Different Meanings
As a proper noun referring to a specific mythological figure, Gilgamesh does not have multiple dictionary definitions. Its meaning is fixed to this single referent.
Synonyms
- (Descriptive synonyms) Legendary king of Uruk, Sumerian hero, protagonist of the oldest epic.
Idioms / Phrases
There are no common English idioms or phrasal verbs derived from the proper noun Gilgamesh.
Noun
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legendary Sumerian king and hero of Sumerian and Babylonian epics
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