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Gilgamesh's journey

Gilgamesh’s journey is a legendary quest for immortality and self-understanding. As a powerful king, he initially seeks fame and exploits others. After a friend’s death, he confronts his own mortality, prompting a quest to find eternal life. He faces dangers, divine challenges, and gains wisdom from sages. Ultimately, he learns that lasting legacy and human fulfillment come through relationships, wisdom, and acceptance of mortality. His journey reflects universal themes of growth, loss, and the search for meaning, illustrating that understanding oneself is the true form of immortality.