The use of Sex in the Epic of Gilgamesh

The use of Sex in the Epic of Gilgamesh

Introduction

Gilgamesh was a Babylonian King whose story goes far beyond the monotheistic religions. His story reflects as if he established the first set of rites and traditions. The book revolves around the King's struggles with the reality of death as he looks for a workable solution to acquire the help of the gods and become immortal (Jackson, 1997). However, at many points the illustration of key themes has been done through the use of sex, and considerable emphasis has been placed on the concept of ...