A conversation between St. Thomas Aquinas, Gilgamesh, and Bede takes place over a friendly game of poker. The topic of discussion is Gilgamesh’s “origins”.
Bede is contemplating what mix of human-god could create the 1/3 human by 2/3 god mix. Bede uses his understanding of mathematics to show the impossibility of Gilgamesh's being.
St. Thomas Aquinas takes a theological approach. His argument is based on only one God and although Gilgamesh may be god-like; he is no god.
Gilgamesh is more concerned about his legend as a champion poker player; he wants to ensure his immortality and escape the 1/3 human aspect of his existence. His reality is based on his "Epic" story: he does not question the gods.
In the end, St. Thomas Aquinas, Bede, and Gilgamesh each relies on their own way of defining the world to make sense of it all.
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This conversation sounds hilarious. It reminds me a little bit of "Who's on 1st?".
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