The Epic of Gilgamesh

Over four thousand years ago in the cities of Mesopotamia, people told the story of a mighty king who sought fame, found friendship, faced devastating loss, and went searching for the secret of eternal life. The story is one of the oldest written stories in the world, and many of its tropes still play a part in storytelling today. And this character from four thousand years ago has even found a place in the Marvel Universe. Learn more about the epic of Gilgamesh, the world's first written story, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. This episode is sponsored by Quince. Summer's here, and if you happen to live in a place with actual seasons as I do, that means wearing entirely different clothes. Wool sweaters are great when the temperatures drop, but they're not the best option when you're outside in the sun. Quince has European linen pants and shirts that are the perfect warm weather upgrade to add to your rotation starting at just $34. Their t shirts are soft and easy to wear, and their lightweight cotton sweaters are perfect for cool summer nights. I just got two Quince t shirts myself, and I love them. As always, everything at Quince is priced 50 to 80% less than similar brands, and they can do that by working directly with ethical factories and cutting out the middleman, so you're paying for quality, not brand markup. Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to quince.com/daily for free shipping on your order and three hundred sixty five day returns. Now available in Canada too. That's quince.com/daily for free shipping and three hundred sixty five day returns. Quince.com/daily. This episode is sponsored by HexClad. Over a year ago, I invested in a set of HexClad cookware. I got a griddle, a stock pot, and two frying pans. And I have been loving it, and I use it almost every single day in my house. HexClad completely changed the game by combining the performance of stainless steel with the convenience of nonstick in a single pan. HexClad gives you a proper sear, great heat control, and cleanup that doesn't turn into a whole second job after dinner. After I cook something, cleanup is a simple matter of wiping it off or just doing some very light scrubbing. I'm no Gordon Ramsay when it comes to cooking, but there is a good reason why Gordon Ramsay uses hexclad both at home and in his restaurants. Don't go through another summer with cookware that makes every meal harder than it needs to be. For just a limited time only, my listeners get 10% off their order with my exclusive link. Just head to hexclad.com/daily. Support the show and check them out at hexclad.com/daily. Make sure to let them know I sent you. The Epic of Gilgamesh dates back to the Sumerian city state of Uruk in modern day Iraq. An oral version of the story almost certainly predates the earliest written copies, which are almost 5,000 …