Unraveling the Epic: Join the Quest with Gilgamesh Fans!
In the quest for immortality, Gilgamesh battles the wild, befriends Enkidu, and confronts the grief of loss. His journey weaves through friendship, the essence of humanity, and the acceptance of mortality, revealing that true legacy lies in deeds, not life.
Gilgamesh Trivia
Who is the companion of Gilgamesh in the Epic of Gilgamesh? (Genius)
#1: Enkidu
#2: Ea
#3: Utnapishtim
#4: Humbaba
What is the main quest of Gilgamesh in the Epic of Gilgamesh? (Medium)
#1: To find immortality
#2: To conquer the world
#3: To defeat his enemies
#4: To build a great city
0/0 Correct
Gilgamesh Fun Facts
Gilgamesh is considered one of the earliest heroes in literature and is often referred to as a demigod, being two-thirds divine and one-third human.
Gilgamesh's quest for immortality leads him to meet Utnapishtim, the Sumerian equivalent of Noah, who survived a great flood and was granted eternal life.
Gilgamesh Polls
What aspect of the Epic of Gilgamesh interests you the most?
The themes of friendship and mortality
The depiction of gods and humanity
The journey and adventures of Gilgamesh
The historical context and ancient Mesopotamian culture
Show Results
Which character do you find most compelling in the Epic of Gilgamesh?
Gilgamesh
Enkidu
Humbaba
Ishtar
Show Results
If You Love Gilgamesh You Might Also Enjoy Discovering:
Books: The Song of AchillesCirceThe Silence of the GirlsThe AeneidHow the Garcia Girls Lost Their AccentsThe Enuma ElishThings Fall ApartThe IliadThe Epic of Gilgamesh: A New TranslationThe History of Herodotus
Music: The Four Seasons by Antonio VivaldiNight on Bald Mountain by Modest MussorgskyThe Rite of Spring by Igor StravinskySumer is Icumen In by TraditionalCarmina Burana by Carl OrffRhapsody in Blue by George GershwinAlso sprach Zarathustra by Richard StraussThe Planets - Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity by Gustav HolstEnigma Variations by Edward ElgarThe Firebird Suite by Igor Stravinsky