1 The Epic of Gilgamesh
The History of Literature
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The Importance of Storytelling
Epics are about nations. That's where they tend to be found. Nations rising. Why is that so interesting? Or especially for listeners in the ancient world. I think it's because they looked around and said, why are we in charge? The basics of narrative are still very much a part of us. Timeless and intrinsic.
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