Epic of Gilgamesh

Gilgamesh is a central character in the sumerian epic "Epic of Gilgamesh", one of the oldest known literary works of mankind. He was a legendary king of the city of Uruk in ancient Mesopotamia, which today roughly corresponds to southern Iraq. Gilgamesh’s story is an epic narrative that combines mythological, heroic, and philosophical elements and offers insights into themes such as mortality, friendship, power, and the search for meaning in life. This work is a fundamental part of the literary heritage of Mesopotamia and offers a fascinating insight into the mentality and culture of antiquity.