Gilgamesh Immortal
Author | : Brian Godawa |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2015-02-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0986421928 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780986421921 |
Rating | : 4/5 (28 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The Ancient Epic of Gilgamesh Brought to Life Gilgamesh Immortal: Young Adult Edition is a version of the original novel Gilgamesh Immortal edited to be appropriate for ages 13 and above, Grades 8 and above. It is the third book in the series, Chronicles of the Nephilim For Young Adults.The epic Journey of the great Mesopotamian King Gilgamesh who sought eternal life after Noah's Flood.In the primal age after the Great Flood, the sons of Noah fill the earth. But God has given man over to his wickedness. One giant warrior king named Gilgamesh sets out on an epic journey to seek eternal life in a world filled with death. Accompanied by his only friend, the wild-man Enkidu, his quest takes them from a giant's forest, to the mountain of the gods, to the Path of the Sun in the Underworld, and ultimately to a distant magical island to find the one man granted divine favor during the flood: Noah.And the secret Gilgamesh discovers will change history forever. Biblical Fantasy Based on History and Ancient MythologyGilgamesh Immortal: Young Adult Edition is written in the spirit of The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings, blending fantasy and mythopoeia with history to retell the Biblical narrative with a fresh perspective, making it come alive in a new way, while staying true to the original spirit of the Bible story.