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Food in Gilgamesh

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  • Shamhat then introduces him too civilization by giving him human food; bread and beer.
  • At the end, Gilgamesh mourns over Enkidu's death and forces everyone to lament with him. He cries "May the herder …, who prepared butter and light beer for your mouth, mourn you."
  • In the underworld, Utanapishtim orders his wife to make bread for everyday Gilgamesh sleeps.

Cardamom Cookies (Hadgi Badah)

Famous dessert for Jewish, Iraqi, Persian people. Mesopotamia, what is now Iraq, very popular treat in the region.

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Food in Everyday Life

  • Most common food and drink in Mesopotamia, beer and bread.
  • To sweeten different foods, date syrup and honey were popular.
  • In certain ancient texts, it is said the beer was very nutritious and drunk warm.
  • Meat was luxury. The wealthy ate meat often.
  • Majority of cooking was in domed ovens or open fires.
  • The most frequently mentioned spices and ingredients were: cumin, coriander, salt, leek, and garlic.

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Food in Ancient Mesopotamia

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