This epic poem is about the king of Uruk, Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh is 2/3 god and 1/3 human. Gilgamesh was strong, good looking and smart. He took any women that he wanted and raped her. He forced his people to work, and wasnt loved by his people. When the gods heard of Gilgameshs wrong doings, They created Enkidu, who was supposed to be Gilgameshs equal in terms of strength and beauty. They became friends, and when Enkidu died, Gilgamesh was distraught. He had never lost someone so close to him as Enkidu was to him before. This experience makes Gilgamesh more humbe, and teaches him that no matter how strong and powerful you are, you still must be humble and treat people with resopect.
This is a very important lesson, and it is something that everyone can learn something from. No matter who you are, it does not give you the right to belittle someone, even if you are more powerful then them. Sometimes it takes a catastrophic occurrence to make one realize what life is about. Gilgamesh was put into check after Enkidu died, and them he caught all of his wrong doings.
