Recounting the deeds of historical or legendary characters in their searches of meaning or identity, epics are inextricably linked with human history (Fiero, 2011). Providing the possibility of “learning from history”, epics enable people to understand lived experiences of their ancestors, their activities, environments, driving forces of their deeds, the role of circumstances in human life,... read more

“Humbaba’s mouth is fire; his roar the floodwater;

his breath is death. Enlil made him guardian

of the Cedar Forest, to frighten off the mortal

who would venture there. But who would venture

there? Humbaba’s mouth is fire; his roar

is the floodwater; he breathes and there is death... read more

The Mighty Epic of Gilgamesh Epics and legends are the ancient experience of the ancestors, they are the legacy of the humanity and the way of connecting centuries of generations. The epics take ones to the ancient times and bring the energy of the past to the present times. The epic itself is a combination of courage, wisdom and strength which are combined in the main hero of the storyline ... read more