1. gilgamesh
Gilgamesh, feeling the fear of his own mortality, sets out on a journey to search for a way to preserve himself. Although the journey that he endures is much larger than life, Gilgamesh comes to realize that he can never achieve immortality. ... There are similarities between Gilgamesh's journey and our own journey through life. ... It is on this great journey that Gilgamesh learns of a secret plant, which restores the lost youth of a man: "Let me disclose, O Gilgamesh, a matter most secret, to you I will tell my mystery of gods. ... Gilgamesh travels many journeys and faces many har...
- Word Count: 1445
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: High School