Epic Of Gilgamesh Full Version -

"But Gilgamesh," Utnapishtim said, "who will gather the gods for you? Let me test you. Stay awake for six days and seven nights."

They tore out the bull's right thigh and threw it in Ishtar's face. epic of gilgamesh full version

But Gilgamesh would not be turned. Enkidu, who had once roamed those hills, knew Humbaba's terror. "When Humbaba speaks, the mountains fall. The forest is guarded by seven auras of terror." "But Gilgamesh," Utnapishtim said, "who will gather the

Gilgamesh screamed. He ordered a statue of Enkidu made from precious stone—head of lapis lazuli, body of gold. He gave Enkidu's grave-goods beyond measure: a mace, a bow, a cup, a dagger. And then he did something no king had done before. But Gilgamesh would not be turned

The gods wept. Ishtar screamed, "How could you destroy my people?" Enlil was furious—but Ea shamed him. "You made the flood without reason. Punish the guilty, not the innocent." Enlil relented and granted Utnapishtim eternal life.