Anyone know if this is true or not?

    • Sanctus@lemmy.world
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      4 months ago

      Gilgamesh literally becomes king. He changes the power paradigm to put himself on top and thats the oldest text we have.

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        4 months ago

        What came first, kings or the stories about kings?

        I think kings came first, and the storiy supported their power.