... is a mixture of adventure, of morality, and of tragedy. Through this action we are shown a very human concern with mortality, the search for knowledge, and for an escape from the common lot of man. Gilgamesh was the first tragic hero of which anything is known. Gilgamesh was born two parts god and one part man. From his mother he inherited great ... ...

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