Gilgamesh the King

Gilgamesh is the first hero of Western literature. All our heroes since have borrowed his virtues: courage, loyalty, selflessness, and unwavering dedication to a goal. In the first book of the trilogy, we meet the lonely and cruel King Gilgamesh whose ruthlessness is vanquished by his first friend, Enkidu, an uncivilized man sent down to earth by the gods. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.