Intertwining Tales: The Influence of Atrahasis on the Epic of Gilgamesh

This chapter examines the connections between the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Atrahasis, particularly the influence of Atrahasis on the flood narrative in Gilgamesh. It discusses the evolution of the stories, noting the absence of the flood in early Gilgamesh versions and the intriguing addition of new elements in later adaptations.