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Straight’s approach is , treating ancient legends not merely as fiction but as symbolic records of real events. For instance, she interprets the Sumerian Epic of Gilgamesh as a metaphor for the transition from pre-civilization to urban society. Similarly, she reads the biblical story of Babel as a reflection of the fragmentation of early empires. This method, while criticized for its speculative nature, resonated with mid-century audiences who were grappling with existential questions amid the rise of nuclear technology and de-colonization movements.
