Gilgamesh the Hero

by Geraldine McCaughrean

Other authorsDavid Parkins (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2003

Publication

Eerdmans Books for Young Readers (2003), Edition: Later Printing Used, 96 pages

Description

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 his faithful companion, Enkidu.

Language

Original language

English

Pages

96

Physical description

96 p.; 10 inches

ISBN

9780802852625

DDC/MDS

398.2
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