The Epic of Gilgamesh Sung in Sumerian

Peter Pringle · Music · 4 min · 2014 · YouTube title: The Epic Of Gilgamesh In Sumerian

Why it's here

HN recommends it to fans of ancient music as a rare chance to hear an attempt at 4,000-year-old song.

What it covers

Peter Pringle sings the opening of the Epic of Gilgamesh in Sumerian, accompanied by a reconstructed ancient instrument. The description gives background on Sumer, cuneiform and how little is known about the language's pronunciation.