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The Epic of Gilgamesh: A quest for immortality
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The Secret of Immortality in Gilgamesh
Gilgamesh meets Udonapishtim, a legendary flood survivor who is rumored to have the secret to eternal life. He tells Gilgamesh that when gods made humans they decided that all who live will one day die and that they kept immortality for themselves so what then happens with Gilgamesh? They give him the directions to find the herb of rejuvenation at the bottom of the ocean. If Gilgamesh can find this plant he won't be able to live forever but he'll be able to become young again. We think that this is an etylogical myth an origin story for how snakes started shedding their skin.
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