What ancient ruler's legends did Sargon II model his reign after?
Gilgamesh
Hammurabi
Naram-Sin
Shamshi-Adad I
Answer
Gilgamesh was a legendary king who ruled the city of Uruk in ancient Mesopotamia. Sargon II, who ruled the Assyrian Empire in the 8th century BC, was said to have modeled his reign after the legends of Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh was said to have been a great warrior and conqueror, and Sargon II also sought to expand the Assyrian Empire and conquer his enemies.
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