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Gilgamesh, the first hero of Western literature, embarks on a hero’s journey filled with courage, loyalty, and unwavering dedication. Traveling with his companion Enkidu, he defeats monsters and safeguards the city. Their triumphs, however, invite the wrath of the powerful goddess Ishtar when Gilgamesh rejects her advances. In retaliation, Ishtar wreaks havoc by sending death upon Enkidu, forcing the king to undertake a desperate quest alone to confront and destroy the greatest monster of all: death itself.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Ludmila Zeman
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