Mesopotamian Literature

Mesopotamian literature refers to the written works from ancient Mesopotamia (modern Iraq), one of the world's earliest civilizations. It includes epic poems, myths, religious hymns, legal codes, and administrative texts, showcasing their beliefs, culture, and society. Notable examples are the "Epic of Gilgamesh," one of the oldest surviving stories about heroism and mortality, and the Code of Hammurabi, an early legal code. These texts were inscribed on clay tablets and reveal their complex language, religious practices, and values. Mesopotamian literature provides crucial insights into early human civilization and the development of writing and storytelling.