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Origins of Literature | Ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece

DESCRIPTION: Today, we’re diving into the fascinating origins of Western literary tradition by exploring the rich literary histories of Ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece. This video is part of our series on defining Western literary tradition and its influences. First, we’ll explore the literary forms and techniques in Ancient Mesopotamia. We’ll delve into some of the earliest known works of literature, including the epic poetry of the "Epic of Gilgamesh" and religious texts like the Enuma Elish. We’ll also discuss the development of cuneiform writing and the cultural and historical contexts that shaped Mesopotamian literature. Next, we’ll journey to Ancient Egypt to examine its unique literary traditions. We’ll look at genres such as religious texts, including the Pyramid Texts and the Book of the Dead, wisdom literature like the Instructions of Ptahhotep, and beautiful poetry found in love poems and hymns. You’ll discover how deeply intertwined Egyptian literature was with religious beliefs and cultural practices. Then, we’ll shift our focus to the birth of Greek literature. We’ll trace its emergence from oral traditions to written forms, highlighting the monumental works of Homer, such as the Iliad and the Odyssey. We’ll also explore the development of other genres like lyric poetry, drama (tragedy and comedy), and philosophical prose in ancient Greece. We’ll also discuss Greek philosophical thought and literary criticism. Greek philosophers like Plato and Aristotle not only shaped Western philosophical thought but also laid the foundations for literary criticism and interpretation. We’ll explore how their ideas have influenced the way we analyze literature today. Finally, we’ll examine the legacy and influence of these ancient literary traditions on Western literature. We’ll discuss how Mesopotamian, Egyptian, and Greek texts continue to resonate in modern literature and shape the literary landscape of the Western world. So, if you are interested in literature and its fascinating history, make sure to stick around! CHAPTERS: 00:25 - Introduction 03:35 - Ancient Mesopotamia 10:10 - Literature in Ancient Egypt 17:45 - Birth of Greek Literature 25:12 - Philosophical Thought and Literary Criticism 31:30 - Legacy and Influence CITED WORKS: *Pyramid Texts* - Anonymous | https://amzn.to/4efuad7 *Epic of Gilgamesh* - Anonymous | https://amzn.to/45m2Aqg *The Book of the Dead* - Anonymous | https://amzn.to/3VpKijm *Iliad* - Homer | https://amzn.to/3VD5HqK *Odyssey* - Homer | https://amzn.to/3KFyhS7 SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://instagram.com/historyofwesternlite...) X: https://x.com/hwliterature #historyofwesternliterature #historyofliterature #ancientworld #literaturediscussion #literature #literatureandhistory #ancienthistory #ancientcivilizations