
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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