Epic Proportions: The Legendary Life, Death, & Conspiracies of Gilgamesh | 386

This week, we’re diving deep into the murky waters of ancient Sumer to unravel the life and legend of Gilgamesh—part god, part man, and full-time hero. Was this towering king of Uruk just another ruler with delusions of grandeur, or was he really a demigod who battled monsters, befriended wild men, and defied the gods themselves? Join us as we explore his epic quests, including his obsession with immortality, his fateful bromance with Enkidu, and the secrets that may still lie buried beneath the Euphrates. Plus, was Gilgamesh the world’s first superhero—or something even weirder? Tune in for all that and more as we decode the ancient tablets, question history’s first literary masterpiece, and ask: why does Conspiracy Bot suck so much??? Special thanks to this week’s research sources: Videos The REAL Reason we Invaded Iraq (Babylon)?? Nephilim DNA - https://youtu.be/ypAZ_9WTukU?si=U0Nr02TiHYdjwX3o 2003 Gulf War Started 1 Month After Gilgamesh's Tomb Found - https://youtu.be/Tgr6y_pyFMk?si=PofgK0KfDBnXrQ-I Websites Gilgamesh Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilgamesh Epic of Gilgamesh Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epic_of_Gilgamesh Gilgamesh Myth - https://www.britannica.com/topic/Gilgamesh Gilgamesh History - https://www.worldhistory.org/gilgamesh/ Gilgamesh Tablet - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-57992957 Hobby Lobby Issues - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/justice-department-returns-portion-of-the-epic-of-gilgamesh-to-iraq/ Fact Check - https://www.newsweek.com/us-invade-iraq-ancient-stargate-1766705 Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories: [email protected] Support the Show Get exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1 Shop Be the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices