The Ancient King Who Searched for Immortality

A mighty king, a lost friend, and a journey beyond the edge of the known world. Discover the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of humanity's earliest surviving epic stories, and the ancient city that inspired its legend. Subscribe to OFFSCALE for more extraordinary stories from history, nature, and the universe. 00:00 The king and the question 01:07 The friend who changed everything 02:16 The cedar forest 03:05 A devastating loss 03:37 The search for immortality 04:25 The flood story 06:02 The return to Uruk This episode retells an ancient myth through illustrative recreations. Explore the sources: The Met — Gilgamesh https://www.metmuseum.org/ko/essays/gilgamesh The Met — Uruk https://www.metmuseum.org/es/essays/uruk-t... British Museum — Flood tablet fragment https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/o... #Gilgamesh #AncientHistory #Mythology