Question

In The Epic of Gilgamesh, who does Gilgamesh seek to learn the secret of eternal life? a.Enkidu b.the Bull of Heaven c.Utnapishtim d.the goddess Ishtar

Answer 1

C, Gilgamesh was searching for Utnapishtim. Endiku was his friend, the Bull of Heaven was his rival, and the goddess was angry at him.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C.

After the death of his friend Enkidu, Gilgamesh became worried about his own dead. He He sets off to the wilderness to find Utnapishtim.

Since the god had granted Utnapishtim eternal life, Gilgamesh hopes that he would teach him how to become immortal.