Hi Everyone,
A colleague from the Philosophy Department sent me a fascinating article from Smithsonian Magazine about the discoverer of the Epic of Gilgamesh cuneiform tablets. You may remember that this particular story is one of the oldest literary narratives in the world, and tells of the hero Gilgamesh and his quest to defeat the evil demon Humbaba (critic Christopher Booker has noted that this is perhaps the earliest example of the “Overcoming the Monster” plot type). I think you may also find some elements of this plot in George Smith’s personal quest to decipher the mysteries of Mesopotamian literature. Enjoy!
