Long Live The Sumerian Legacy

Posted by Mina Drezner on 6:32 PM



The Sumerian poem of Gilgamesh is an ancient Sumerian mythological piece of literature in which the heroic adventures of some individuals are narrated. One can easily identify the brotherly or even homosexual bond of Gilgamesh and Enkidu. Take for instance the part when one recognizes the superiority of the other and in a ritual they "kiss and hold hands". Maybe at the time homosexuality and bisexual preferences where seen very common. Other record of Sumerian times refer to the free sexual practice of gods and goddesses as well of mythological creatures, it was seen as natural and beautiful to mate with the same sex. Today the free sexual practice is disputed but liberty of sexual preference is now a right. The sexual statement made by this epic may show more than just a simple narration, it may hint us to the costumes and practices of the influential Sumerian community.


Make reference to the following text to understand my point of view: "Then Enkidu and Gilgamesh embraced, and kissed, and took each other by the hand." Pg.15. Tablets 1 and 2. Not only is this "activity" mentioned several times through this tablet but it is also very specific and in today's society's vision, it is completely homosexual.

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