Enkidu dreams he sees the gods condemn him to die as a punishment for the killing of Humbaba and the Bull of Heaven. Gilgamesh won’t believe his friend has died until he sees a maggot crawl from his nose. He honours Enkidu with a magnificent funeral and statue. Then he leaves Uruk to journey alone.

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