6 - The Epic of Gilgamesh OR Enkisee, Enkidu!

"If I should fall, I will have made a name for myself! 'Gilgamesh!', they will say, 'it was he who fought Humbaba and cut down the cedar tree to win glory!' My name will be secured for every child born in my house..."

- Tablet II, column vi

(fans of the Civilization series know that Gilgamesh has the best beard hands down)

Wow...what an experience this episode has been. I've been working on this one around the time Episode 5 was finishing up and after a few revisions and new ideas it's finally finished. The epic of Gilgamesh a la Podcast History of Our World is ready for your listening pleasure. It's got it all - monsters, blasphemy, sound effects, and in a very special first for the show - a guest star! I am beyond fortunate to have voice work of the wildly talented, sensationally sultry, the incomparable Alexandra! Without her stepping in I don't know what I would've done! Probably read the female characters in a bad falsetto voice. While wearing a wig for extra effect. 

Yeah...huh? What? Nevermind that, the important thing is that you DON'T have to hear me talk like Marge Simpson AND get someone who knows what they're doing. Everybody wins! 

MP3 Direct Link

Music and Sound Effect Credits

http://www.sounddogs.com/

http://www.freesfx.co.uk/

http://www.freesound.org/

http://www.soundjay.com/

http://www.jamendo.com/en/

Experimental Sample - "The Middle East" 

Mauro Borgarello - "Mar Rosso"

Thierry de Massia - "DleYaman"

Cast List / Sumerian Mythology

Gilgamesh

Shamash

Ishtar

Ninsun

Aruru/Ninhursag

Enkidu

Enlil

Humbaba

Anzu Bird

Irkalla

Eriskigal

Anunnaki

Utnapishtim

Siduri

Ninurta

Ennugi

Anu

Adad

1 - Let There Be History

The very first episode of my humble podcast!

All stories have a beginning, and ours goes all the way back to the Big Bang. We'll also listen to some creation myths to see how early man explained the world.

Don't forget to email me with your comments, criticisms and suggestions!


MP3 Direct Link

Episode Links

Izanagi and Izanami Searching the Seas: Kobayashi Eitaku

Marduk and pet dragon

Battle of Marduk and Tiamat, Neo-Assyrian Cylinder Seal, 900 - 750 BC

The Big Bang Theory

Music Credits for Chapter 1

Bach, J.S.. "Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 in F Major, BWV 1047: III. Allegro assai"; Unknown Orchestra

Unknown Composer. "Moon Dancer"; Mark Hicks

Unknown Composer. "Sumerian Music 1", Music of the Ancient Sumerians, Egyptians and Greeks; ensemble De Organographia

Zumi-Kai Original Instrumental Group. "Haru No Kyoku", Koto Music of Japan