What does the epic of Gilgamesh tell us about the worldview of the Mesopotamians?

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  • Belief in the afterlife; "dust is their food and clay is their meat."
  • Polythestic (belief in several Gods); Anu, Enlil, Kish, etc...
  • Sacrifice; "how can I be silent how can I rest, when Enkidu whom I love is dust, and I too shall die...."
  • Gods have control over natural disasters; flood

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