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The Epic Of Gilgamesh In Sumerian

Peter Pringle · music · Watch on YouTube

Music performance & songsWorld historyLanguage & linguistics

What it is

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.

Why Hacker News recommends it

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

  • 3 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2021, last 2025

What HN commenters said

  1. “Peter Pringle singing the opening lines of The Epic of Gilgamesh (written 4,000 years ago)”

    Opening lines of Gilgamesh sung with reconstructed Sumerian instrument.

    kibwen, 2022-08 · Recommendation · in “Hear the World’s Oldest Known Song, “Hurrian Hymn No. 6” Written 3400 Years Ago”

  2. “If you like this kind of stuff, you should listen to Peter Pringle singing the Epic of Gilgamesh while playing a reconstructed oud.”

    Gilgamesh sung with a reconstructed oud.

    danans, 2024-05 · Recommendation · in “How did Ancient Greek music sound?”

  3. “If you like this video, you will probably also like Peter Pringle's The Epic Of Gilgamesh In Sumerian”

    Fans of ancient music will like it.

    ZeljkoS, 2024-05 · Recommendation · in “How did Ancient Greek music sound?”

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Topics: gilgamesh, sumerian, ancient music, reconstructed instruments, peter pringle

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