Oldest story we know of
Gilgamesh
King of Mesopotamia
Gilgamesh
Three fourths man and one forth God
Gilgamesh
Ma**ive oppressor of his land Chorus
King Gilgamesh
King Gilgamesh
Original epic hero
What's the key to eternal life?
King Gilgamesh Wild beast man of the land
Inkidu
The Temple Priestess intercourses with
Inkidu
And they did it for one whole week
Inkidu
She has tamed him now he's a man
Inkidu Chorus Inki, the guard enters, Uruk, ruled by
Gilgamesh
He blocks the wedding chamber and fights with
Gilgamesh
The two become great friends, indeed
Gilgamesh
"Let's k** a monster for fame and glory" Chorus They find the Ogre of the Cedar Forest
Huwawa
Our heroes fight so hard and they vanquish
Huwawa
But Inkidu is greatly injured by
Huwawa
Inki dies after days of care
Huwawa
Chorus Comes to realize his mortality
Gilgamesh
Searches for immortality
Gilgamesh
A plant will make him live forever
Gilgamesh
Is told this and dives to find it
Gilgamesh
But on dry land, a snake steals it
Gilgamesh
Weeps at his unfortunate luck And that's the story of
Chorus King Gil-ga-mesh
King Gil-ga-mesh