This ancient tale of the Mesopotamian king, Gilgamesh, who overcomes adversity while on a journey of discovery, is the archetypal heroic quest for eternal youth. Click the thumbnail to view a larger image and details of the work.

Siduri
The goddess Siduri tries to dissuade Gilgamesh from his quest for immortality and to enjoy the life that he has.

Youth Regained
Gilgamesh obtains a plant from the sea that promises eternal life.

Mortality Revealed
After witnessing the baking of seven loaves of bread, one each day, and their gradual loss of freshness, Gilgamesh realises his mortality.

Urshanabi the Ferryman
Urshanabi takes Gilgamesh across the Waters of Death.

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