THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH
INDEX
CAST OF CHARACTERS
| GILGAMESH: | The hero and king of Uruk |
| ENKIDU: | His new friend |
| NINSUN: | Wise goddess and mother of Gilgamesh |
| SHAMBAT: | Sacred girl who brought the two friends together |
| ANNU: | Father of the Gods and patron of Uruk |
| HUMBABA: | Monster god who must be killed |
| ISHTAR: | The King's spurned and vengeful suitor - and goddess |
| ENTI: | The god who unleashes the great flood |
| SIDUR: | The bar maid with wordly advice |
| URHANIBAI: | The boatman who gives passage to paradise |
| UPNAPISHTIM: | Who holds the secret of eternal life |