... day. He heads off into the wilderness in search of Utnapishtim, who was rumored, to have been granted everlasting life from the gods. In time Gilgamesh comes to Mashu, the mountain which guards the rising and setting sun. Here is confronted by a man-scorpion and after telling him why he has come so far the man-scorpion allows Gilgamesh to enter ... the gate of the of the mountain. Gilgamesh then travels many leagues through total darkness until he reaches the jeweled garden of the gods. Gilgamesh continues his search for Utnapishtim and the meaning of life and death ... ...

• Word Count: 1439
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... and watched over the cliff, and because the scorpion guard was shocked by Gilgamesh's rock-climbing skills, bravery, and strength, he allowed him to pass through the gate of the mountain. The scorpion guard wished him well on his future journey, and he hoped the gods would be with him. Another reason Gilgamesh was a hero was because he wasn't afraid to ... ...

• Word Count: 1524
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

... are told to save the animals by gathering samples of each and both give an offering of sacrifice. Both boats were sealed with tar and eventually came to rest on a mountain. Lastly, both of the main characters released birds in order to determine if there was land above water showing the waters were receding. In order to represent both sides of ... ...

• Word Count: 1390
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School