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Gilgamesh

The protagonist of the Epic of Gilgamesh, an epic poem that dates back to Sumerian times. Gilgamesh was a hero and possibly a king of Uruk.

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Shuruppak

Shuruppak was an ancient Sumerian city situated on the banks of the Euphrates. The name means "the healing place."

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Ea

Ea, mentioned in the verse Gurdjieff quotes from The Epic of Gilgamesh was the Sumerian god of water. He was also known as Enki. The name was rendered Aos in Greek sources.

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Anu

Anu king of the gods and Lord of the firmament in the ancient Mesopotamian religion. The stars were his soldiers. He is mentioned in the verse Gurdjieff quotes from The Epic of Gilgamesh.

It is also likely that his name forms part of the name "Anulios," which Gurdjieff gives to higher centers in The Tales.

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Enlil

Enlil, mentioned in the verse Gurdjieff quotes from The Epic of Gilgamesh, was the ancient Mesopotamian god associated with wind, air, earth, and storms.

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Nemuru

Numuru is a god mentioned in the verse Gurdjieff quotes from The Epic of Gilgamesh. This name is not found in the text of the epic poem translated from archaeological sources. In its place we find the name Ninurta (the Chamberlain to the Gods).

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Enua

Enua is mentioned in the verse Gurdjieff quotes from The Epic of Gilgamesh. There is no god Enua listed in Wikipedia. If we consult the translated text from archaeological sources, it seems that Ennugi is the corresponding god in that verse.

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Ubara-Tut

Ubara-Tut is mentioned in the verse Gurdjieff quotes from The Epic of Gilgamesh. He is commanded by Ea to build a boat to escape the flood.

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