The Evolution of Gilgamesh
The Epic of Gilgamesh is a story told for thousands of years. The people of Uruk narrate the tale of the main
character, Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh has the body of a god and strength no one could ever compete with. He is two-third
god,one-third man, and the king of Uruk. He is very immature. It makes one wonder how he was ever appointed the king of this city. Gilgamesh is also arrogant, selfish, and disrespectful. He kills sons and has sex with all the virgins, leaving them impure for their future husbands. Gilgamesh is forceful and he answers to no one.
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