Epic of Gilgamesh - Paperback

by Gilgamesh (Author)

Gilgamesh, the King of Uruk, and his friend Enkidu are the only heroes from ancient Babylonian stories that have survived. They are the main characters in an old poem from around 3000 years ago. In the poem, they go on adventures together, like defeating a powerful bull and killing a scary monster. But when Enkidu dies, Gilgamesh is very sad and afraid of dying himself. This makes him go on a journey to find a way to live forever. "The Epic of Gilgamesh" is a story that teaches us about right and wrong, sad things, and exciting adventures. It's an important piece of literature that explores the idea of people wanting to live forever.