It is widely believed that when the ancient Sumerians and Babylonians recited the Epic of Gilgamesh, they did so with the accompaniment of music. If the Epic of Gilgamesh were made into a movie today, what type of music would you expect to hear?
Consider what context you would place the epic in if it were a movie. Would it take place in ancient times or modern times?
Do you imagine classical music or rap? Do you picture music playing in the background or music inspired by the epic playing at the end credits? Decide the context of the movie before you begin!
Use complete sentences when responding to this assignment. You will be turning in this assignment as a Google Doc.
This assignment should be done in groups of 2-3.
Assignment Requirements
Your Google document should contain the following:
1) All names (first and last) and the hour
2) A paragraph explaining the context of the movie you are imagining. For example, is it a country western? A movie set in the future? Keep in mind all song choices that follow should be consistent with the movie context you’ve chosen.
3) Select three characters from the following list and decide upon a song that best represents them.
 Gilgamesh
 Humbaba
 Enkidu
 Enlil
 Utnapishtim
 Enlil
 Shamash
 Ishtar
Provide the following information for each of the characters. Be specific in your explanation.
 Character Name
 Song Title and Artist AND link to the actual song
 Paragraph Explanation why this song is being used.

4) Select two chapters from the following list and decide upon a song that best represents the scene.
 Prologue
 Battle with Humbaba
 Enkidu’s Dream of the Underworld
 Story of the Flood
 The Return
Provide the following information for each of the chapters. Be specific in your explanation.
 Chapter Title
 Song Title and Artist AND link to the actual song
 Paragraph Explanation why this song is being used.
Grading
This assignment is worth 30 points. 5 points are awarded for each of the following: context paragraph, three character paragraphs, and two chapter paragraphs. The 5 points are broken down as follows: +3 detail, +2 grammar/punctuation.
Deadline
Your Google Docs are due at the beginning of the hour tomorrow. You will not have time to work in class tomorrow.
Use your time wisely in class.