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In "The Epic of Gilgamesh", the similarities and differences between primal and archaic societies can easily be spotted.
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Michelle Nock Mr. Frank Ferreri Intro to World Religions 2300-002 Monday and Wednesday 12-150pm Fall 2003 Essay Number #1 Topic #2 Page 1 In "The Epic of Gilgamesh", the similarities and differences between primal and archaic societies can easily be spotted. There are even some important topics presented in the epic that are not normally mentioned as being related to primal religions. The differences in the story bring up a few questions like how the gods play their role, why they seem to be more archaic than primal, and what is the over-all moral? These questions and thoughts make "The Epic of Gilgamesh" stand on the line between primal and archaic religions. Primal religion can be dated as far back as 8000BCE, and is known as the first cosmic religion. That is, the belief system is based on the sun, moon, stars, etc. These cultures held their religious beliefs very close to their everyday activities and lives. They had...
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