Gilgamesh of Uruk
Gilgamesh, son of the goddess Ninsun and the mortal Lugalbanda, is the arrogant king of the vibrant city of Uruk, a sprawling desert metropolis. In an attempt to quell Gilgamesh’s oppressive behavior, the gods fashion the wild man, Enkidu, to be a companion to the king and to calm his errant ways. The two form an inseparable bond, embark on a wild misadventure and commit a series of blunders that offend the very gods who created Enkidu. What happens next sends Gilgamesh on an epic journey to ... [Read More...]