Who is the traditional author of the Standard Babylonian version?
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Sin-Leqi-Unninni
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Who is the traditional author of the Standard Babylonian version?
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Sin-Leqi-Unninni
Which Assyrian king's library contained the most complete copy of the Epic?
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Ashurbanipal
How many tablets make up the Standard Babylonian version of the Epic?
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12
Who was the boatman that helped Gilgamesh cross the Waters of Death?
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Urshanabi
What is the name of the plant that restored youth in the epic?
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The Plant of Youth
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Which Assyrian king's library contained the most complete copy of the Epic?
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Ashurbanipal
Who was the boatman that helped Gilgamesh cross the Waters of Death?
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Urshanabi
What is the name of the plant that restored youth in the epic?
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The Plant of Youth
Which sun god helped Gilgamesh on his quest?
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Shamash
Which goddess created Enkidu from clay?
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Aruru
What animal did Enkidu live with before meeting Gilgamesh?
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Gazelles
How many days and nights did the flood storm last in the epic?
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Six days and seven nights
Which flood survivor did Gilgamesh visit to seek immortality?
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Utnapishtim
Who was the mother of Gilgamesh?
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Ninsun