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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The epic of Gilgamesh The epic of Gilgamesh Geraldine McCaughrean A retelling, based on seventh-century B.C. Assyrian clay tablets, of the wanderings and adventures of the god king, Gilgamesh, who ruled in ancient Mesopotamia (now Iraq) in about 2700 B.C., and of h… OL166623W
The hero king Gilgamesh The hero king Gilgamesh Irving L. Finkel A retelling, based on Assyrian clay tablets written in the seventh century BC, of the legendary exploits and adventures of the god king, Gilgamesh, who ruled in ancient Mesopotamia (now Iraq) in abou… OL1868405W
The revenge of Ishtar The revenge of Ishtar Ludmila Zeman Gilgamesh is the first hero of Western literature. All our heroes since have borrowed his virtues: courage, loyalty, selflessness, and unwavering dedication to a goal. The adventure continues as Gil… OL3361048W
Three ancient kings: Gilgamesh, Hrolf Kraki, Conary Three ancient kings: Gilgamesh, Hrolf Kraki, Conary Barbara Leonie Picard Retells the stories of three kings made famous in epic, saga, and legend. OL3381627W