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S4E6 - Mesopotamian Around with Gilgamesh

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Urnapishtim Fails Miserably

Gilgamesh convinced Urnapishtim to give him a chance to prove himself. If he could stay awake for seven days, immortality can be yours. Gilgamesh was exhausted after his long journey and felt that he couldn't do it. He woke the next morning with Urnappishtim and his wife standing over him. 'Sorry, friend, but I don't think you're quite ready for immortality,' said UrnAPishtim.

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