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The Epic of Gilgamesh

The Epic of Gilgamesh (2006)

80 pages 3.6/5 Goodreads

A great king, strong as the stars in Heaven. Enkidu, a wild and mighty hero, is created by the gods to challenge the arrogant King Gilgamesh. But instead of killing each other, the two become friends. Travelling together to the Cedar Forest, they fight and slay the evil monster Humbaba. But when Enkidu is killed, his death haunts and breaks the mighty Gilgamesh. Terrified of mortality, he resolves to find the secret of eternal life.

Author: Anonymous

ISBN: 9780141026282

Content Warnings

Mental Health & Emotional

Death of a parent (referenced)Grief / bereavement (major focus)

Other

Natural disasters War / combat

Phobias & Sensory

Drowning / underwater scenes

Violence & Physical Harm

Animal cruelty / animal death Gore / graphic violence
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