Chapter 1: The Hero and His Companion
* Enkidu, a wild man, challenges the tyrant Gilgamesh of Uruk.
* After a fierce battle, they become friends and vow to face adventures together.
* Real example: David and Jonathan's friendship in the Bible (1 Samuel 18).
Chapter 2: The Hunt for Humbaba
* Gilgamesh and Enkidu embark on a quest to kill Humbaba, the guardian of the Cedar Forest.
* They overcome obstacles with the help of the sun god Shamash.
* Real example: Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece in Greek mythology.
Chapter 3: The Death of Enkidu
* Humbaba is slain, but Enkidu is cursed by the gods.
* He falls ill and dies, leaving Gilgamesh distraught.
* Real example: The death of Achilles in the Trojan War.
Chapter 4: Gilgamesh's Descent into the Underworld
* Haunted by Enkidu's death, Gilgamesh seeks immortality.
* He travels to the underworld, navigates dangerous rivers, and meets his deceased friend.
* Real example: Orpheus's descent into Hades to retrieve his wife Eurydice.
Chapter 5: Siduri and the Ferryman
* Gilgamesh encounters Siduri, a wise woman who advises him to accept mortality.
* He meets the ferryman Urshanabi, who takes him across the River of Death.
* Real example: Charon, the ferryman of the River Styx in Greek mythology.
Chapter 6: Utnapishtim and the Flood
* Gilgamesh meets Utnapishtim, the only survivor of the Great Flood.
* Utnapishtim recounts the story of the flood and offers Gilgamesh a chance to gain immortality.
* Real example: The story of Noah's Ark in the Bible.
Chapter 7: The Return
* Gilgamesh fails the test of immortality and returns to Uruk.
* He reflects on his adventures and the meaning of life.
* Real example: Odysseus's journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
Chapter 8: The Dream
* Gilgamesh has a dream that foreshadows his death.
* He calls his council and charges them with the task of remembering his legacy.
* Real example: The deathbed speech of King Lear in Shakespeare's play.
