Enkidu’s death shatters Gilgamesh. “He tore out (his hair, threw away (his clothing)” (Gilgamesh, pg 54 ll. 30). Gilgamesh was so distraught of Enkidu’s death that he ripped out his perfectly groomed hair and circles Enkidu’s body while pacing restlessly. After Gilgamesh pulls him self-together, he commands the craftsmen of Uruk to honor Enkidu by building a statue of Enkidu so the people of Uruk could also celebrate his fame. However, even though Gilgamesh knew Enkidu’s name would live on forever, that wasn’t enough for Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh now was afraid of death. His fear led him to seek out Utnapishtim, the survivor of the great flood, in order to learn how Gilgamesh himself could become immortal so he would not have to face death like his friend did. However, in order to get to Untapishtim, Gilgamesh must take on a journey no mortal has ever
Enkidu’s death shatters Gilgamesh. “He tore out (his hair, threw away (his clothing)” (Gilgamesh, pg 54 ll. 30). Gilgamesh was so distraught of Enkidu’s death that he ripped out his perfectly groomed hair and circles Enkidu’s body while pacing restlessly. After Gilgamesh pulls him self-together, he commands the craftsmen of Uruk to honor Enkidu by building a statue of Enkidu so the people of Uruk could also celebrate his fame. However, even though Gilgamesh knew Enkidu’s name would live on forever, that wasn’t enough for Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh now was afraid of death. His fear led him to seek out Utnapishtim, the survivor of the great flood, in order to learn how Gilgamesh himself could become immortal so he would not have to face death like his friend did. However, in order to get to Untapishtim, Gilgamesh must take on a journey no mortal has ever