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What kind of character do we know that possesses beauty, strength, and unmatchable potential for greatness, but also who is an autarchic ruler, unexperienced and impetuous? Gilgamesh is who comes to mind. The epic story is about the hero's growth to full maturity, and his quests for immortality. The document that is to be presented begins after a battle with Humbaba of the sacred Forest of Cedar. The Gilgamesh Epic is considered to be one …

…death. After his friend Enkidu died, Gilgamesh realized that no one stays alive forever. Also, heroes can be compassionate. Gilgamesh, having mourning his friend's life was a sign of compassion. People see compassion as a form of human limitation. Gilgamesh was an example of a Mesopotamian hero. He was considered two-thirds god, and one-third man. He was also very determined. He knew what he had to do and he did everything possible to do it.