Gilgamesh and Enkidu, BFFs - Bronze Age Mesopotamian Myths - Extra Mythology - Part 1

[@extrahistory]

In this episode, Gilgamesh and Enkidu learn how to be excellent to each other! BTW, our next round of voting is now open at www.patreon.com/posts/voting-is-now-3-25264765

[@spiritnc2031]

I became ur patreon ur the best

[@parasee-robloxadventuresan9222]

MESH!!!

[@barkatullah1620]

Love your outro music

[@hadtrio6629]

hey wht abt the amazigh panteon

[@mattgretty]

Mesh

[@paschal4437]

So the power of friendship is actually the oldest story trope? That's pretty cool.

[@theresahall8206]

And the best way to handle a bully is to give him a taste of his own medicine.

[@MadnerKami]

The oldest *known* story trope.

[@FirefoxisredExplorerisblueGoog]

Reminds me of my elder colleagues who sometimes reminisce about how fighting it out back in the day was better and instead if getting stabbed by 5 guys you'd shake each other's hand after the fight and go on your merry way.

[@zoidbergswhoop]

And furries apparently...

[@kailomonkey]

so My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic is right?

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

"You can't kill a demon like that! It's against the rules of nature!" *Gilgamesh:* "I _am_ the rules!"

[@mercce6750]

Gil: What yours is mine

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

*Medea:* He's the oldest bully in human history...

[@Kosh998]

Enkidu: Please, write your order on the paper Gilgamesh: If you will not do this, I will make sure you will not work as a bro anymore: not in Babylon, not in Egypt, not in the Persia

[@firstnamelastname6205]

We meet again

[@sadjackaboy1366]

Aight who the hell is you and how are you everywhere???

[@schwermetall666]

The story between Gilgamesh and Enkidu becomes all the more interesting if you consider them to be symbols for civilization and nature - something very fitting to an early urban civilization. I sure look foward to the rest of the myth!

[@KasumiRINA]

And Gil refusing Ishtar is age of man superseding the age of gods, as well as prehistoric matriarchy replaced with the patriarchy that followed.

[@abcdef27669]

"I could be a savage man, but this is too much, even for me!" - Enkidu, about kings sleeping with the brides of other men.

[@moriskurth628]

I assume that, rather than people suddenly starting to love him, Gilgamesh learned of the common people's hardships and worries, which in turn made him realize what tyrant he had been. Also, if your best friend opposes the idea of Prima Noctis, you don't want to anger him by keeping that practice. I mean, sometimes it's just enough to know what kind of an asshole you are to completely change your view on things.

[@SkyeFyre2131]

@@moriskurth628 Also, y'know another reason not to piss off his best friend is because they'd fight each other to death and Gilgamesh has thing he's yet to kill.

[@flaccidreflex5563]

7 days of straight boning? damn the vitality of both of them

[@moriskurth628]

Either that, or Enkidu is really into cuddling. Considering he was covered in fur, and likely larger than normal, it wouldn't be too much of a stretch. Either that, or the priestess did most of the work, while Enkidu just lied there.

[@etho7351]

Only 7 days? No stamina.

[@kalalmarak6384]

The priestess was also a temple prostitute (not a joke)

[@madskristiansen]

It made sense in another translation, were she was a prostitute.

[@pflernak]

Yes, but did she make him sadwiches?

[@Crick1952]

"So the power of friendship is powerful enough to stop even a dictator." Hey, we could make a religion out of this

[@mikedanielespeja6128]

But the sun is a deadly laser.

[@boozados]

Not anymore there's a blanket.

[@mattyboi7491]

Now the animals can go on land

[@zachjollimore4339]

@@mattyboi7491 Animals grew wings, now the animals can fly.

[@emucitizen5892]

No wait dont

[@ThatFanBoyGuy]

Enkidu: "Did we just become best friends?" Gilgamesh: "Yes, yes we just did"

[@andrewvarney5687]

Gilgamesh: "Wanna go slay a Demon?" Enikdu: "Uhh....................sure."

[@ShadowWolfRising]

@@andrewvarney5687 'Gilgamesh and Enkidu dance to the Demon while Devil Trigger plays in the background.'

[@froku1969]

After beating the shit out of each other

[@missmoanypants]

*You Make My Dreams Come True starts playing*

[@smiththeinspiringanimator7042]

The townspeople: Well all ends that ends well.

[@Thieme11]

Gilgamesh: Wow, bro! You're, like, so strong! Enkidu: Bro... Gilgamesh: Bro, I feel if we were, like, united and stuff, we could even defeat Humbaba, bro! Enkidu: *Bro........................*

[@tommycat1993]

Ludovice BROOOO

[@l1fey123]

Bro...

[@Madhattersinjeans]

Stop that. Was bad enough hearing that in the video.

[@l1fey123]

@@Madhattersinjeans but bro...

[@Ahmadabdal_]

@@l1fey123 he wouldn't understand bro...

[@Adrian-vy5vn]

Gilgamesh and Enkidu: best bromance ever since the 2600 B.C

[@alanetchetto8908]

best bromance ever*

[@dragoninthewest1]

@@alanetchetto8908 the original bromance

[@Analog_Anarchist]

More Ro-, less Bro- .....and what about achilles and patroclus?

[@blackopsaf3471]

Its not gay if its clay

[@QueenBoadicea]

Yes and like a lot of bromances it starts with them pummeling each other senseless. Heh. Boys will be boys, I guess.

[@motivationintensifies9558]

Absolute Demonic Front Babylonia is gonna be a great anime

[@nooneofinterest234]

I like how the weapons look like they're made out of bronze and look actually like the weapons of the period like the kopesh.

[@nakenmil]

Except the pickaxe for some reason.

[@Tsuruchi_420]

This channel is no low budget dude, it's like, really great, huh!

[@Kittymouth]

I like how Enkidu dtops the kopesh and chases the wolves and lions on all fours

[@Tsuruchi_420]

@@Kittymouth old habits are hard to get rid off...

[@VictorbrineSC]

Gilgamesh and Enkidu: *become friends* Enki: "That's not what was supposed to happen." Enlil: "That definitely was not what was supposed to happen." Nisaba: "Unsurprisingly I had a feeling this was not what was supposed to happen." Ninsumun: "Thank Anu this was what hap- I mean uh oh no! This wasn't what was supposed to happen!" Ninurta: "Nice job guys, totally what was supposed to happen..." Nergal: "Just kill them already" Inanna: "I will develop a crush on Gilgamesh and I'm gonna make that everyone's problem"

[@pyrosianheir]

Ah, Gilgamesh.... Bow to him Mongrel, for he owns all the finer things of this world.

[@AstolfoGayming]

I should buy him wine and introduce him to this nice priest I know..

[@diegomorenillo]

Ah, my fellow Fate fans, appearing on every video about mythology, let's never stop.

[@Raiga0310]

We are everywhere we need to be

[@phyrexian_dude4645]

He might be part God but he is still part Mongrel.

[@GweAnakJakarta]

I knew there's gonna be a FATE reference in the comment

[@countryhat5531]

I like how Enkidu had never heard of marriage, but still found the idea of Gilgamesh getting first dibs on the wife to be outrageous

[@averongodoffire8098]

“Bro I don’t even know what murooge is but screwing other people when they plan to not do that is really stupid and gross” -Enkidu, probably

[@Gingerbreadley]

It’s not gay if it’s clay

[@Bluecho4]

Because what's manlier than _two men_ ?

[@behnjosephtesiorna1769]

Russian gay hunter: ... *Seems legit*

[@somebodyactually1490]

The translation I read for this mentioned that "he loved him as he would love a woman" way too many times...

[@ZuraJura]

I see what you did there

[@Beansareamagicalfruit]

Thank you for this

[@KallenMalefic]

He also wanted to marry King Arthur.

[@mikedanielespeja6128]

Gahhah ZASSHU

[@antonfredricson9205]

Why are you so disrespectfull

[@mothersandfuckersofthejury5416]

@@antonfredricson9205 to who?? Tf

[@captainvalourous6668]

@@mothersandfuckersofthejury5416 He doesn't know fate 😅

[@KasumiRINA]

@@mothersandfuckersofthejury5416 Saber. She's King Arthur.

[@AncientAccounts]

Gilgamesh searching for immortality, the gods **am I a joke to you?**

[@heavystalin2419]

Spoilers!..

[@Weeping_Willoe]

he ends up almost getting it, deciding the quest is futile, making his legacy the great walls of Uruk, and dying. Then he becomes venerated as god of the underworld of quite some time following, and it turns out he actually could and did become immortal

[@AncientAccounts]

@@heavystalin2419 sorry comrade

[@Toonrick12]

I thought he did get it, but lost to a snake?

[@mikepobiak9375]

@@heavystalin2419 you had more than 10000 years

[@ranwolf76]

"Gilgamesh, a king. Gilgamesh, a king, at Uruk. He tormented his subjects. He made them angry. They cried out aloud, send us a companion for our king. Spare us from his madness. Enkidu, a wild man from the forest, entered the city. They fought in the temple. They fought in the street. Gilgamesh defeated Enkidu. They became great friends. Gilgamesh and Enkidu at Uruk." ~Capt. Picard

[@JoshSweetvale]

Didn't that species have the same name as Starfire's species? Who, Ironically, can learn languages in seconds?

[@ranwolf76]

@@JoshSweetvale The names are very similar. Starfire's people-Tamaranian, ST aliens - Tamarians

[@taleahughes358]

Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra! Nice to see another trekkie here. :D

[@silvussol8966]

Temba, his arms wide... ... Shaka, when the walls fell!

[@kairos9746]

Honestly one of my favorite tng episodes

[@jobo5300]

Gilgamesh vs Enkidu must have been the first JoJo fight.

[@PlanetZoidstar]

What a Bizarre Adventure!

[@joshuasitepu7578]

Enkidus bizzare adventure

[@weirdreportt]

Imagine them shouting "Muda muda muda muda" 20x before being bros

[@hoontythesleepy2182]

what so they become jobros.... OMG PNE OF THEM GONNA DIE LIKE CEASER THE BEST SALAD😰 that isn’t good. IS THAT A JOJO REFERENCE

[@Scream_Lord]

@@weirdreportt But who would "Muda" and who would "Ora"?

[@noagill3560]

Protagonist: Hey Gilgamesh your half god and half human right? Doesn’t that make you half mongrel. Cu Chulainn: HAHAHAHAHA. I can’t believe the kid just said that Archer: that hell he’s walking into but he’s got a point Gilgamesh: ENUMA ELISH !!!!

[@fraincross8644]

Haha I saw that comic!

[@captainvalourous6668]

How to end the world in a minute 🤣

[@RandomL0s3r]

@@captainvalourous6668 Seven times in only 10 seconds

[@xenotypos]

@Nathan Larochelle Not really a comic, Fate/stay night is a famous visual novels with 3 different parallel scenarios that were more or less adapted in animes and later mangas. With Fate/zero (books then anime) and Fate/hollow ataraxia (visual novel only) you have the full story. The dialogue above was invented afaik but it's a reference to how Gilgamesh calls everyone he has contempt for (=everyone at all) a mongrel.

[@devanskrobarcek2013]

I have that’s better you see in Japanese he says zasshu which means half-breed or hybrid and mongrel pretty much means mutt so basically Gilgamesh is a mongrel

[@dragoninthewest1]

So Gilgamesh vs Enkidu is basically Mesopotamian version of the fight scene in Man of Steel. Except instead of killing each other, after the battle they form the world's first bromance

[@pharaohford1981]

Its like roddy piper and keith david in "they live"...

[@dynastywarriorlord07]

More like Goku VS Vegeta except Vegeta would be Gilgamesh while Goku would be Enkidu. I was initially gonna say Yugi and Kaiba except that Pharaoh Atem(Yugi) was the Pharaoh while priest Seto(Kaiba) was Atem's cousin and technically an Egyptian Prince by blood

[@edmond0073]

This Gil did not say "ZASSHU! " 😂

[@96ace96]

"Uniting dreams beneath a banner of conquest... I praise your efforts at least. But foolish warriors, have you not learned? Dreams disappear when the dreamer wakes. Every last one of them, with no exception. Therefore... It was inevitable that I would be the one to stand in your way. King of conquerors... Now, know the end of your eternal dream. I shall show you the stark reality. NOW AWAKEN EA! A STAGE WORTHY OF YOU HAS BEEN SET! Look up and behold! ENUMA ELISH!"

[@mutantmaster1]

"My great great great grandfather was the Epic of Gilgamesh" -every Shonen Manga ever

[@comradeshadles4967]

Gilgamesh and Enkidus excelent demon slaying adventure

[@NexusVFD]

"Umbaba is most bogus, dude"

[@Bluecho4]

* Air Guitar Riffs intensify *

[@lezenwell]

The original frat boys

[@yeetme3032]

OG Dante and Nero

[@taniksmlgsniper7178]

Gil's bizzare demon slayer: Unlimited Blade Works

[@myra_4]

Don't mind me, I'm just here for the Fate commemts

[@radensparks1379]

I keep picturing Blonde Hair Gilgamesh and a Babyface Enkidu lmao

[@suhanhwang9988]

F/GO for the win!

[@Orybun90]

@@suhanhwang9988 HELL YEAH

[@MizoxNG]

F/GO kinda ruined the fate franchise tbh

[@MizoxNG]

...I just liked Fate/Stay and Fate/Zero .-.

[@bintangsena2249]

@@MizoxNG F/GO kinda fuels the franchise too with that much money they are making .... More money = more adaptation = more material

[@tedjack5215]

I shall unlock the key to my treasury." "It is time for judgment. My Sword of Rupture tears apart the world. Take this! "Enuma Elish"!!

[@thesymbiotenation.4552]

A yes, the beat version of Gilgamesh to ever exist

[@torch-bearer9129]

Gilgamesh the original Shonen anime

[@29gopikrishnap2]

Shamat part of OVA hentai though

[@bluecanine3374]

Mixture of JoJo, Berserk, a harem anime for Gilgamesh and even some yaoi.

[@HaloFTW55]

Then Fate/Stay Night was made... and things came a full circle.

[@RagnaCloud13]

Archer Gil: I AM THE RU- Caster Gil: (pats) um, you're that pre-Enkidu of myself.

[@shamerzaihan8638]

LA Victa you mongrel

[@Danevirke-the-Gamer]

Such an underrated and almost unknown mythology to most people.

[@goldengoldy0197]

The Epic of Gilgamesh is great. I am crossing my fingers so the next video also covers the battle with the Giant Bull.

[@Qardo]

Gilgamesh is not that underrated. Just that most people never pay attention to anything dealing with Mythology these days. As it is uncool and in some books speaks of heresy. When most Mythologies are really life lessons and stories to help people understand the world around them. Yet because we have such vast technology at our fingertips. People feel that Mythologies are no longer needed. Oh, how wrong they are. Plus Gilgamesh is a fucking awesome person and a story that spans every fabric of life. From Friendship (we saw here) to worrying about mortality. Also, someone has to hit on Saber every five seconds...oh wait. Wrong Gilgamesh...-coughs-

[@MaxHDAvenger]

Very much underrated with a few references and the Fate series he shows up in the main story part of it but thats a different topic.

[@Udontkno7]

Ikr? It's sad.

[@jannegrey]

@@Qardo Mythology was once Religion in many cases, and as such it's job was to provide guidance. Just like We can mostly agree with 10 commandments (except probably the first if I recall correctly), even though majority of population is not Christian. It doesn't help that we have only parts of Mythologies, often without contemporary context.

[@Charolette21]

I love how Gilgamesh pitched the demon slaying. “We should totally do it man!” “No! It’s too dangerous!” “Common man, it will so much fun!”

[@-4subscriberswithahammerad521]

Extra credit- I smell bronze

[@or_gluzman561Peace_IL_PS]

you smell mesopotamian sumerian and akkadian era from 5 tausend years ago

[@azelfdaboi5265]

I smell a cameo...

[@hab0272]

Enkidu may had a savage exterior but seemed a very loving and compassionate personality. Gilgamesh in contrast was an icon of civilization yet his ways were selfish and cruel.I like how this story brings them closer to each other and become better men in the process.

[@bonefetcherbrimley7740]

2:46 Shamat:"Mmm, I like my men hairy, please tell me moar."

[@bonefetcherbrimley7740]

Yeap. Now we wait for japan to turn her into a hentai character in a series. I can see it now. *Eyes melt out of skull*

[@htoodoh5770]

@@somedragonbastard lol

[@htoodoh5770]

@undertakersarmpit Basically

[@sudonim7552]

@Transgender Rights Wario Fun fact: the oldest statue that's ever been discovered was of an anthropomorphic lion, so yeah, furries have existed since humankind first came into existence.

[@TheEnabledDisabled]

peepee extendus to Shamat

[@thaileminhhien853]

The Epics of ZASSHOU man and Clay boi

[@hellszhells]

Gilgamesh and Enkidu Name a more iconic duo, I'll wait

[@HenshinFanatic]

Darmuk and Jalad at tanagra.

[@bcn1gh7h4wk]

Abott and Costello? .........what.

[@dooklarue1672]

School and hell?

[@jonsnor4313]

Bonnie and clyde.

[@rainierjudedandoy5455]

Ash and Pikachu

[@kilotun8316]

Ah, I remember when Captain Picard first recited this story! Well done to you guys! I'm glad this series is exploring all sorts of myths. Extra Credits and Kilotun, on the Ocean.

[@jarrakul]

"Friendship" Is that what they're calling it now?

[@sudonim7552]

It's what they've been calling it for like, all of history We all know how it really be tho 😏

[@thefakecorvus7842]

*YOU ARE A GOOD FRIEND. GILGAMESH WILL REMEMBER THIS!*

[@meh9114]

Aha civ boi

[@fauzul4004]

Ibrum u ayyalutim um atta! Gilgames ihassas

[@Ice-Climber]

Then Gilgamesh decided to wander between universes getting into fights, scrapes, and other various escapes. He met so many Warriors of Light.

[@CosmicPlatonix]

"Let's see how you handle the great me! And by me I mean Gilgamesh! And by handle I mean DIE!"

[@MacstersUndead]

Gilgamesh and Enkidu at Uruk. Darmok and Jalad at Tenagra.

[@kilotun8316]

I was specifically looking for this! My most hearty congratulations! Oh yes, also, Uzani, his army at Lashmeer with fists closed.

[@LightFykki]

Ah Gilgamesh... The hero on the bridge with 6 arms and swords.

[@Kittymouth]

HOLY SHIT! A wild ff5 fan appeared! 😲

[@Quadraginta1337]

Something something fight like men and ladies and ladies who dress like men.

[@AccipiterSmith]

*Cue Battle on the Big Bridge music!*

[@rikuvakevainen6157]

Now, fate-people: come together.

[@Xmasadus]

Thats why I am here

[@GweAnakJakarta]

Reporting for duty

[@AgentXA564]

Why should I waste my treasures aiding you mongrels?

[@guadalupemontero902]

Not gay if it's clay...😏

[@robertwalpole360]

Take a drink for every fate reference you see in the comment section. ;)

[@samstriker5584]

Yeah, Gligamesh & Enkidu are definitely, totally, 100%, best "friends" forever...

[@ceobe108]

Gilgamesh still won't come home on FGO

[@tiha1076]

😔😔😔

[@tyronetalam8488]

I actually got lucky at got him the night before my birthday 😂 now i have all the gils in my chaldea

[@FemkjeMW]

I got the free 4 star caster

[@MonkeySuperGamer]

I know I'm late, but you need a catalyst

[@Lemuel928]

Plus his Kid Self too.

[@nessesaryschoolthing]

"You will love him and embrace him as a wife" I feel like the relationship between Gilgamesh and Enkidu might be a little bit more than a "bromance", you guys. Tell me if I'm misinterpreting this, but I don't see how else to read it.

[@rasmussundin637]

In fate they are very much portrayed as Bros and a little more than just bros, so you are not alone. xD

[@mrroboshadow]

@@rasmussundin637 while i dont disagree, you're talking about anime that almost always portrays bromances with a lot less emphasis on the B

[@breee4093]

Heck yes

[@AAAAAAAHELPMEaa]

fr. If I had dreams that I loved and doted on this person like a wife I'd assume I was gonna. Yknow. Be romantically with them. JUST BROS THO NOTHING MORE

[@Hans_Peterson]

In the epic of Gilgamesh they literally kiss after their fight and hold hands together everywhere they go.

[@kint87]

Hercules myth get a lot from Gilgamesh ! Knowing than superman is inspired in part by Hercules, Gilgamesh is an icon ! (Partially)

[@monkeyorful]

Its 2/3 icon

[@Carewolf]

Even Noah Ark is actually just a Hebrew translation of one of Gilgamesh adventures.

[@nidohime6233]

Well, stories about heroes killing monsters is old as dirt, and every civilization had their own version of it. Just a note, the word heroe was used to refer someone who have some god-like lineage, so don't get surprise if you found some of them being dicks like Gilgamesh.

[@alvinvalentino5797]

Well he got killed by gilgamesh atleast in fate stay night :p

[@inanazarraga5794]

Yes the Archer/Caster king and his Lancer Clay bro

[@nucleargandhi2709]

Gilgamesh: Surfer Dude

[@jordanloux3883]

The ultimate frat bro

[@alklazaris3741]

The oldest known story with an ending that hits you right in the feels.

[@abagel83]

I love the total bromance that’s going down between Gilgamesh and Enkidu

[@frostreaver1]

There was more romance than they let on... (they fucked)

[@jonsnor4313]

"bromance" thats the power of love, not friendship, much faster and more life changing. And "they fought and wrestled for days sweating in dirt" with him wanting to be by his side instead of killing him is totally what bros do. Then there is the epic heartbreaking death scene that caused the world to tremble under gilgameshs cries of mourning and despair.

[@tyronetalam8488]

Bromance was older than your great great great great great great great greatgreat great great great great great great greatgreat great great great great great great greatgreat great great great great great great great-- ok ill stop

[@theguyfromtsukihime3898]

Gilgamesh: Enkidu lets make out like normal best friends Enkidu: (Intensely makes out with gilgamesh) Sauce: Tour of chaldea

[@josephpham9078]

@@frostreaver1 Have you been watching too much anime, again?

[@chandrakurniawan157]

Extra credits: So when I say "Gilga", you say "Mesh". GILGA Me: ENUMA ELLISH! 😎 (Sorry, a fan of Fate Stay Anime here)

[@dr.romaniarchaman5426]

Chandra Kurniawan it’s okay! I’m also a fan of the Fate series over here. Love all the references.

[@MrFaceeatingcancer]

If they make a live action movie of this They should Star Dwayne The Rock Johnson As Gilgamesh , And Jason Momoa as Enkidu

[@tommylerberg2258]

this

[@merrittanimation7721]

That sounds awesome

[@pablocruz5613]

MrFaceeatingcancer HELL YEA

[@pyrosianheir]

I'd watch the heck outta that.

[@ShadowWolfRising]

'Throws money at screen.'

[@Freekymoho]

Poor high-priestess, talk about taking one for the team. I also love dude-bro Gilgamesh.

[@sophiatalksmusic3588]

I believe that Shamhat was a priestess for Ishtar, the Mesopotamian goddess of love, sex, and war. The translation of Gilgamesh I read referred to her as a "prostitute," but she wasn't seen as "sleazy" or "cheap" since she was a priestess. Rather, it was the job of priestesses of that particular culture to channel divine power from Ishtar through sex. Definitely not the same stigma today, though!

[@IONATVS]

In mesopotamia, most priestesses were also expected to be prostitutes as part of religious duties, both as an emulation of Ishtar, who was an extremely horny goddess, and as a quick and easy way to fill the temple treasury. So Gilgamesh paying her to “civilize” Enkidu wasn’t that far outside her normal duties, other than in quantity...

[@29gopikrishnap2]

freakymoejoe2 she was basically the temple women.....who umm...slept with almost all of the nobles (royal family) and was supposed to serve god....so I guess it’s in her job description

[@Lemuel928]

Shamhat bunked Endiku?

[@Lemuel928]

Too bad Gilgamesh will never knew Endiku has Sons and Daughters the entire time.

[@christopherwoodbury7520]

Then he swarmed the world with donkey carts and won a domination victory.

[@dhartinifudiyanto6912]

ah.. a fine civ vi player the likes of you is unexpected

[@djukor]

So epic of Gilgamesh isn't just the oldest story we found but also the first Anime/Manga story. Seeing as its all about the power of Friendship made thru fistfights.

[@Ryukachoo]

So Basically Goku and Vegeta

[@danieliglesias7119]

@-_- Vegeta is a Dragon Ball character

[@josem3933]

We need a reference to Fate's Gilgamesh!!

[@chesqay1589]

Would love some Korean mythology series. Love you guys!

[@danielsjohnson]

I assume you know Korean mythology. Does the webtoon series "The Gamer" include Korean mythology in the series?

[@tildedab5642]

When the gods make a being to rival Gilgamesh but he ends up befriending him “I should have made a sandwich instead of making you!”

[@mix-up9003]

Yes... the original text clearly states that Gilgamesh and Enkidu were just... friends... And the Goddess Ishtar didn't get... frustrated about Gilgamesh not surcingling to her feminine wilds and her godliness because they were just... friends. Still fun video

[@thomasderosso5625]

It's not gay if your beast-bro is shaved and taught the ways of men, bro.

[@Fin_Ale]

Seriously? That sounds very different to what they portrayed here. Could you tell me more?

[@brambl3014]

uh, at what time ishtar is being mentioned here?

[@morganrobinson8042]

There was also, referenced within that text mind you, that everybody she slept with was essentially cursed. Granted scorning a goddess ends about as badly, but I really doubt literature had reached the point of dissembling on motive quite yet. That said, the specific attitude about dudes entering into various sexual relationships is as far as I know undefined for that culture. It could have been an expected part of masculine friendship unworthy of comment or completely unthinkable. We don't have that information. Read the work for what it is, not what you would have it be.

[@Cythil]

It is more correct to say the oldest surviving text in this case. The stories where likely passed down orally first and later written down several times with variations. These variations may be local variations of the story or simply that the story changed with time. Like so many times before they need to pick some version of he story (or make some amalgamation of the stories) just to present it in a short, easy to understand format. See it more as a introduction to the myths. The bring up this a lot when they go in to Irish mythology which we have very spotty records off with many different versions. ;)

[@Apollo52_]

2:54 captions are amazing here

[@BressanFranco]

TFW expecting Gilgamesh to be drawn in a golden armour surrounded by a thousand swords

[@pyrosianheir]

I was minorly disappointed that it didn't happen for even a moment.

[@josephpham9078]

A real Gilgamesh would have worn nothing but his royal loin cloth surrounded by only his bare fists and glorious beard. Fun jest nonetheless.

[@radianzero]

Gilgamesh: *Searches for immortality* The Gods: "Is this some sort of -peasent- demu god joke I can't understand."

[@Bigfoot_With_Internet_Access]

0:44 yeah, that happens sometimes

[@minhkhangtran6948]

arnold jayeola That would actually mean 3/4 god and 1/4 man instead. It stem from the fact that aincient Sumerian believe in the concept that multiple male could impreg one female, (with god at least) to birth something of 2/3 god and 1/3 man.

[@TuffLP]

arnold jayeola that would make him 3/4 god, not 2/3. It makes no sense.

[@dixieslav1274]

@arnold jayeola that'd be 3/4. It'd make more sense if one of his parents was a demigod and the other a child of a god and a demigod.

[@Kelnor277]

My translation: Darmok and Jalad on the ocean. Darmok and Jalad with the beast on Tanagra Shaka, when the walls fell. Darmok, on the ocean.

[@Fordo007]

I was wondering when someone would make this comment

[@Oklahomie_Friendly]

this

[@Amphygouri]

I can’t believe how far I had to scroll for a Darmok reference.

[@sannelohuis2958]

We should make mythology more hipp with them kidsssssss. *Extra Mythology writer 2019*

[@jaydenliberty9536]

Stan Lohuis honestly though, Gilgamesh acted like the most annoying Sports Jockey high school dude at first

[@clochard4074]

I feel you, but at least the illustrations make it worthwhile.

[@phoenixking62]

yeah... I hope they don't keep that up.

[@cigbhungus3359]

r/fellowkids

[@-nomi.-]

@@clochard4074 yeah though it was funnier when it was just silly illustrations without silly voices

[@firockfinion3326]

Gilgamesh and Enkidu: The first Bromance?

[@noahconley867]

Gilgamesh's Bizarre Adventure

[@PlanetZoidstar]

Is Enkidu a Piller Man?

[@noahconley867]

@@PlanetZoidstar he's basically Wamuu

[@hanselsihotang]

Gilgamesh is the first JoJo.

[@aaronrichardsoong4110]

I think it is more along the line of Caesar and Joespeh

[@mrreyes5004]

Damn it, I *just* commented that minutes before finding this one! Now people gonna think I'm a copycat! It legit could be a JoJo's prequel, tho.

[@unifieddynasty]

I love sushi. I love Japan, period. Tea ceremonies! J-Rock! ... GIRUGAMESH!

[@tyronechillifoot5573]

So friend ship power ups have always been a thing?

[@CountDVB]

Since storytelling was a thing,, aparently

[@Zeon081]

he also can summon every noble phantasm in existence!

[@outtagoodnamesdangit]

I can't wait for the Extra Mythology episode about Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra.

[@GrathorWulfen]

Darmok and Jalad on the ocean

[@outtagoodnamesdangit]

@@GrathorWulfen Sokath, his eyes open!

[@chazzwozzio]

Temba his arms wide!

[@JoseHernandez-mr1yw]

WAIT wait wait wait, soooooooooooo. Are you telling me that this guy fought a guy just as powerful as him, they became friends through the power of friendship, and then joined forces to beat other bigger bad guys? Was Gilgamesh the first Anime?

[@17spyguy]

I read this story recently for university and always read their relationship as more than just a friendly bond. There was one passage where Gilgamesh is told prophecy regarding Enkidu and they reference that Gilgamesh would lie with him as with a bride. I saw that as a nod to them having a sexual and possibly romantic relationship as well as friendship

[@ZGWarp]

i thought gilamesh has blond hair and enkidu had green hair

[@robertwalpole360]

The Epic of Gilgamesh: The First Bromance

[@Zutara4everandever]

"Bromance" like enkidu and gilgamesh werent porking.

[@mercce6750]

You bet( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@SuperKing604]

Ah no dont put there modern politics into a an ancient story

[@holypaladin4657]

Freaks.

[@razr-x9666]

@@holypaladin4657 no

[@misslockwood6530]

Can't spell bromance without the 'romance'

[@jien5011]

I'm not sure if i'm worthy to glance at the King of King, i'm just a lowly peasant .

[@cathpalug1221]

Is this a reference for fate/strange fake?

[@2MeterLP]

"for he had traded the ways of the wild, for the ways of humankind" I dont know, boning for a whole week seems pretty wild.

[@connorcraig483]

5:25 Enkidu is just mesopotamian shaggy

[@connorcraig483]

Or bill and ted

[@learomeih104]

I remember first hearing this story in fifth grade and I still love it so much

[@katekyojp6338]

5:06 Ancient dialogue sounds so stilted now 😂

[@Atariese]

One of my favorite stories of all time. And yet not something taught in school. Not till the darmok and jalad eps of TNG did i hear of this tale. But its quite captivating and really telling of what friendship can accomplish. No joke.

[@trevorweisberg8470]

I feel like Gilgamesh's epic would make for an amazing movie.

[@rafaelzamudio354]

Gilgamesh: oh, you're approaching me? Instead of running away, you're coming right to me. Enkidu: I can beat the sh*t out of you without getting closer. Gilgamesh: hoho! Then come as close as you like!

[@gifter1012]

HEY! its not gay if its clay! ah...the poshest of all posh time has come!

[@fraincross8644]

You forgot the part where Shirou Emiya defeated Gilgamesh

[@nv_johan8711]

Gilgamesh!? More like. *GURUGAMESH*

[@luizgustav4463]

Damn 6 days and 7 nigths I am both astonished and impressed

[@peffiSC2source]

04:16 And the origin format of Dragonball was invented.

[@aleezadelrosario3706]

TYSM! I REALLY LOVE YOUR VIDS! I'M JUST SPEECHLESS! THEIR AMAZING! THANKYOUUUUU!

[@sharif47]

In the beginning of the video: Gilgamesh was so mighty, none could stand before him. And he was bored because of it. Ending of the video: He isn't strong enough and needs Enkidu's help to defeat Humbaba.

[@guardiantiem1875]

the bro talk SENT ME the art is godly too, extra credits is SUPREME

[@unaclarke112]

Wait, so if Gilgamesh is two thirds God and one third human would that make him... ... A Tremi-god?

[@Chaotic-warp]

A Mongrel

[@computerbr9344]

Why people say 2/3 god instead of 3/4?

[@irrelevant_noob]

@@computerbr9344 because that's what THE POEM says? "two thirds divine and one third mortal." :-B

[@computerbr9344]

@@irrelevant_noob the poem is strange

[@shawnheatherly]

Bro Gilgamesh, a depiction I didn't know I needed.

[@smergthedargon8974]

2:06 "And so he came back, again and again..." Doesn't sound so much "afraid" as "damn I like me some buff hairy monsters".

[@god2667]

"His words are fire" I thought the creature could rap