In The Epic of Gilgamesh, Gilgamesh is two-thirds god one-third human. Obtaining these qualities make him larger then life. Gilgamesh is constantly viewed through the whole epic as a hero to everyone. He often takes journeys that prove his miraculous power and might to his people and the gods. Gilgamesh went to the end of all rivers for eternal life even though many warnings were given to him not to proceed. Gilgamesh took these dangers lightly because he knew he was superhuman and could proceed through struggles normal humans could not.
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