The Love of the People

By Sadie Mae

4-10-11

As Gilgamesh sat sobbing for his tragically lost plant devoured by the nasty serpent, he heard a voice calling his name from somewhere in the sky. Once his eyes had dried enough for him to see, Gilgamesh realized it was his friend, Ekindu, who had just returned from the afterlife, in the form of an excellent eagle. Ekindu took Gilgamesh on his back, ascended into the sky and flew over the Sumer River. After flying over many things, and talking about many more, Ekindu murmured, “Look to the west, just near the beautiful mountains and towering ziggurats.” So Gilgamesh looked and distinguished the radiant city he had erected. Wisely, Ekindu told Gilgamesh,” Gilgamesh, look around you! See the temples! Look at the gardens! Examine the marvelous houses! Gilgamesh, you already have immortality. You will live in the hearts of your people forever because of your love for them, and their love for you.”

This story is the last story framed after 'The Epic of Gilgamesh.' I hope you enjoyed reading my version of the epic story. 


Sadie Mae