Long before superheroes, fantasy warriors, and legendary kings filled the pages of literature, there was Gilgamesh—the world's first literary hero. In this episode, Psycho Bob and Shaner  explore the enduring significance of The Epic of Gilgamesh, humanity's oldest surviving epic poem, and examine how its themes of friendship, grief, mortality, and the search for meaning continue to resonate more than 4,000 years after it was written.

 

From the ancient city of Uruk to modern appearances in Marvel Comics and the film Eternals, Gilgamesh's journey has influenced countless heroes and storytelling traditions. Discover why the first hero in recorded literature remains one of the most important figures in the history of human storytelling.