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Gilgamesh the King
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The story explores the transformation of Gilgamesh, a tyrannical ruler of Uruk, whose oppressive reign leads his people to despair. In response to their plight, the Sun God sends Enkidu, a wild man who learns compassion from animals and falls in love with a temple singer. Enkidu's arrival challenges Gilgamesh's cruelty, as their friendship teaches the king valuable lessons about humanity and kindness, ultimately reshaping his character and reign.
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Gilgamesh the King, Ludmila Zeman
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- Released
- 1998
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- Title
- Gilgamesh the King
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ludmila Zeman
- Publisher
- Tundra Book Group
- Released
- 1998
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9780887764370
- Category
- Fairy tales / Children’s books, Historical prose
- Description
- The story explores the transformation of Gilgamesh, a tyrannical ruler of Uruk, whose oppressive reign leads his people to despair. In response to their plight, the Sun God sends Enkidu, a wild man who learns compassion from animals and falls in love with a temple singer. Enkidu's arrival challenges Gilgamesh's cruelty, as their friendship teaches the king valuable lessons about humanity and kindness, ultimately reshaping his character and reign.