As I read Gilgamesh, considered the oldest work of literature, it was obvious how it dated back to ancient times. As an epic poem, it narrates about the life and adventures of its characters; Gilgamesh, ruler of Ururk, and Enkidu, his loyal companion. I was surprised by how often sexual, and even homosexual conducts arise. At the beggining, when Gilgamesh is told about the existence of a wild man, worthy of him, he decides to sent a prostitue tp seduce and how him better ways. Later on it is expressed how after a breif figh, Enkidu and Gilgamesh hold hands and kiss. I found it rather interesting that in ancient cultures like Sumeria this conducts were rather accepted by society, but nowadays we are filled with prejudice and hate towards diversity.
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