Gilsamesh

Gilgamesh

Around 3000 years ago a writer made tablets made from clay. Those tablets had the story of Gilgamesh. The story goes like this: //No man was as hansome or strong as the mighty Gilgamesh. His city of Uruk, was protected by six feet of stone wall. He was king of Uruk. But, he was a cruel and mean ruler. He worked his people to death. One day, his people prayed to their gods.''Help us o' mighty gods. He is so cruel to us. Send us a god to fight him.'' they pleaded. The gods agreed. They made a god named Enkidu. At first the gods fought because Gilgamesh was going to steal a citizian's' wife but after their fight they respected each other. After that they had many adventures one against a giant. The gods decided that Enkidu's time was over. He got ill and soon died. Gilgamesh morned his pals death. He then became a great and humble leader.// Some think that story is false but I believe it is true. Back to Social Studies page.