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 V 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 V, King Gilgamesh and Enkidu make their journey to the Forest of Cedar.    Gilgamesh and Enkidu confront the ogre Humbaba in the Forest of Cedar.  Taking courage from Enkidu, Gilgamesh battles Humbaba.  Shamash sends thirteen winds to aid Gilgamesh, blinding Humbaba.  Gilgamesh thrusts a dagger in Humbaba's neck, slaying the ogre.  Gilgamesh and Enkidu claim victory.