The Epic of Gilgamesh is about the hero, Gilgamesh, his companion, Enkidu, and Gilgamesh’s quest to find fame and immortality. Along the way, they encounter otherworldly individuals and complete several impressive feats that anger the gods.

The Epic of Gilgamesh and the biblical story of Noah’s Ark both feature flood narratives with significant similarities, including the construction of a boat to save humanity from destruction, the release of birds to test for receding waters, and the eventual landing of the boat on a mountain.