{"product_id":"gilgamesh-robert-krugmann-2003-turkish-book-turkey-illustrated-by-turkish-artist","title":"Gilgamesh – Robert Krugmann 2003 Turkish Book Turkey Illustrated by Turkish Artist","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"80\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eRobert Krugmann – Gilgamesh (Gılgamış) – Yurt Kitap Yayın Turkish Edition (2003)\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"607\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis Turkish edition of Gilgamesh (Gılgamış) by Robert Krugmann was published by Yurt Kitap Yayın in 2003. Printed in Turkish, the book explores the legendary world of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest heroic figures in human literary history and the central character of ancient Mesopotamian mythology. The volume is especially notable for containing numerous illustrations created by Turkish illustrator Sait Munzur, whose artwork gives the book a distinctive visual atmosphere inspired by ancient epic traditions.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eThe work retells the story of Gilgamesh, the legendary king of Uruk, whose adventures became immortalized in the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest surviving literary masterpieces of world civilization. Drawing upon Sumerian and Akkadian mythological traditions, the narrative explores themes of heroism, friendship, mortality, kingship, destiny, and humanity’s search for meaning and immortality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003eRobert Krugmann presents Gilgamesh not only as a mythological hero but also as a symbolic figure representing human ambition, spiritual transformation, and the eternal struggle against death. Central to the narrative is Gilgamesh’s powerful friendship with Enkidu, a wild man created by the gods, whose companionship transforms the proud king both emotionally and spiritually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003eThe story follows the heroes through legendary adventures involving monstrous beings, sacred forests, divine punishment, supernatural journeys, and encounters with ancient wisdom. After Enkidu’s death, Gilgamesh embarks on a profound existential quest seeking immortality, confronting universal questions concerning life, loss, mortality, and human limitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003eThemes such as friendship, grief, courage, wisdom, divine authority, and the search for eternal meaning appear throughout the work. The narrative also contains one of the world’s earliest flood myths, connecting the story to broader ancient Near Eastern religious and mythological traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2425\"\u003eThe illustrated format greatly enriches the edition’s visual and collectible appeal. Numerous drawings by Turkish artist Sait Munzur depict ancient Mesopotamian cities, mythological creatures, heroic battles, sacred journeys, temples, and dramatic scenes from Gilgamesh’s legendary world. These illustrations distinguish the volume as a visually unique Turkish mythology edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2782\"\u003eBeyond mythology itself, the work offers readers insight into the worldview of ancient Mesopotamian civilization and the origins of epic storytelling. The Gilgamesh tradition remains one of the foundational narratives of world literature and continues to influence mythology, archaeology, comparative religion, literature, and modern fantasy storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"3021\"\u003eFor readers interested in ancient civilizations, mythology, epic literature, and illustrated mythological works, this Turkish edition represents an accessible and visually engaging introduction to one of humanity’s oldest heroic legends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3063\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e• Author: Robert Krugmann\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3092\"\u003e• Original Title: Gilgamesh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3119\"\u003e• Turkish Title: Gılgamış\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3121\" data-end=\"3150\"\u003e• Publisher: Yurt Kitap Yayın\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3176\"\u003e• Publication Date: 2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3178\" data-end=\"3197\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3218\"\u003e• Format: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3281\"\u003e• Genre: Mythology; Ancient Literature; Illustrated Narrative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3283\" data-end=\"3330\"\u003e• Subject: Gilgamesh and Mesopotamian mythology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3332\" data-end=\"3404\"\u003e• Literary Content: Heroic epics; Mythological journeys; Ancient legends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3439\"\u003e• Main Figures: Gilgamesh; Enkidu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3441\" data-end=\"3522\"\u003e• Themes: Mortality; Friendship; Heroism; Wisdom; Destiny; Search for immortality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3524\" data-end=\"3590\"\u003e• Mythological Elements: Gods; Monsters; Flood myth; Sacred quests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3592\" data-end=\"3662\"\u003e• Cultural Scope: Ancient Mesopotamia; Sumerian and Akkadian mythology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3664\" data-end=\"3758\"\u003e• Historical Importance: Based on one of the oldest surviving epic traditions in world history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3760\" data-end=\"3830\"\u003e• Visual Features: Contains numerous illustrations throughout the book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3832\" data-end=\"3902\"\u003e• Illustrator: Artwork and illustrations by Turkish artist Sait Munzur\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3904\" data-end=\"4000\"\u003e• Educational Value: Introductory illustrated work on Mesopotamian mythology and epic literature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4002\" data-end=\"4113\"\u003e• Cultural Importance: Explores one of the foundational narratives of ancient civilization and world literature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4115\" data-end=\"4205\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Illustrated Turkish mythology edition featuring artwork by Sait Munzur\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2560\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49625254527114,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_f6a4f581-bd2e-4dc3-b736-c082e99c301d.jpg?v=1782891946","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/gilgamesh-robert-krugmann-2003-turkish-book-turkey-illustrated-by-turkish-artist","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}