The literature of the ancient world and the stories of the first civilizations are mostly focused on man's relationship with higher beings. Ancient civilizations were extremely religious and believed that their very lives were in the hands of their almighty god or goddess. This applies to both the people of biblical times and those of the epic era. However, their stories have some differences depending on cultural variation, but the main structure, ideas and themes are generally found to be related. It's hard to believe that one work hasn't influenced the others. The first great heroic epic of Gilgamesh and the Old Testament are part of two cultures hundreds of years apart. Although Gilgamesh is a myth and the book of Genesis is the basis of many religions, both have remarkably similar accounts of symbols, motifs, significant events according to the relationship between the divine and man in literature. In addition to having different languages, customs and traditions, the ancient Greeks, Jews, Middle Easterners or Romans have very different beliefs about the divine. For example, the Old Testament is monotheistic, while Gilgamesh outlines many deities. Both texts have fundamental links in the relationships between divinities and men and in the idea of ​​knowledge. The Bible and Gilgamesh are literary texts that are jointly parallel and contrast with each other in various aspects such as wisdom. Knowledge is a prominent feature that is central to Gilgamesh and Genesis that builds a connection between the omniscient divine and mortals, but also the distinction of power. The ancient Epic of Gilgamesh and Genesis both place a strong emphasis on the divine being far more superior to humanity in terms of power, control, and more...... middle of paper...... presents this imperative information about immortality. Enlil states to them: "You were but a human being; now you are admitted into the company of the gods. Your home will be the Far One" (Gilgamesh 75)." Enlil believes that Utnapishtim has gained too much knowledge as a human being. This acquisition of la knowledge leads Enlil to make Utnapishtim immortal and a god Because of these events it is a clear indication that knowledge is preserved only for the gods and punishment is reserved for man wisdom is the key that keeps the hierarchy out of balance, distinct from power and furthermore favoring God or gods over humanity After reading and comparing Gilgamesh and the Old Testament, it should be stated that deities prefer to control the wisdom of the humanity to maintain the highest status, continue the ideas of worship, power, sacrifice and honor within humanity's relationship with the divine.