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Gilgamesh
He was a king who set out to find the secret of eternal life, failed, and returned home — and the story became the oldest written epic humanity has ever found.
-2800–-2500
Life Journey
From mighty ruler to seeker of meaning
Follow the story in a more continuous narrative, with a reading mode that matches how much depth you want.
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Origins of a king
Gilgamesh was said to be born part divine and part human, destined to rule the powerful city of Uruk in ancient Mesopotamia.