The Gilgamesh Epic inspired a lot of ancient mythology, including the bible.
Or vice versa, depending on your point of view. :rolleyes:
Riker’s thinking: “Oh great! Now he’s talking like them. Doctor, to the bridge.”
You go Picard. Win the day with words. The pen is mightier gods damnit.
Another part of why Picard is awesome: he reads Homer, in the Greek. 
No shame, just encouragement 
Well, we know WWJTKD?
LOL. “Spock, neck pinch Picard please.”
Oooh I really like that closing shot
I love Picard holding the dagger with such reverence.
“Yep, gonna put this with my flute. And that arrow that proved I’m not a god.”
We know you keep that picture in you wallet.
“Thank you Number One. I know you don’t have a clue what I’m talking about. Let me read in peace.”
Yeah that choked me up a tad.
Yeah Riker comes off as kind of an idiot in this one
and worse, Picard’s giving him homework. aw, dad!!!
Of course, the universal translator displays it in French. :rolleyes:
Yeah, no argument there.
And so began the Federation-Tamarian War. 
Way to take the episode to another level. Well done, Sir Patrick.
Hey, I now see a pattern! All my fav episodes have STUFF. The flute, the arrow and the knife … all my favs!!
“Kirk. At Gorn Rock. Kaboomba.”
I really can’t imagine this episode really working quite so well without Sir Patrick’s performance.
“Them aliens ain’t speaking American! Shoot 'em!” :eek:
What’s first contact without souvenirs?
I’m sure he’s got the Borg Queen’s spine in a display case too.
** snort *** Say, that’s gotta be somewhat local to you, yes?
It’s a good one, for sure.