Hidden within the poetic verses of the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the world's oldest religious texts, are indispensable clues to the nature and origin of the world's earliest religious tradition- "The Ancient Tradition".  Once you've given Tablet VII a listen, turn your ear to our sister podcast, "The Ancient Tradition", where we reveal striking similarities in the ancient record- myths, cosmologies, theologies, and sacred writings- which point to an original, pure religion in deep antiquity.  Is it the true religion?  If so, you are in for the theological adventure of a lifetime. In this audio recording of the Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablet VII, Enkidu sees in dream the gods Anu, Enlil, Ea, and Shamash in counsel.  The gods decree Enkidu's death.  Enkidu curses the door of cedar, the trapper, and the harlot Shamhat for his fate.  In a second dream, the Angel of Death drags Enkidu down to the Netherworld, the House of Dust.  Enkidu falls ill and dies.