The Epic of Gilgamesh has been of interest to many scholarly groups since it’s discovery in the mid-nineteenth century, particularly scholars of the Christian faith. Christians find the account of a flood in The Epic of Gilgamesh interesting, as it directly parallel’s the same flood recorded in Genesis. The epic follows the deeds of Gilgamesh, a ruler of great knowledge. He is considered an “oppressive ruler,” which causes his subjects to cry out to the gods to create a nemesis that will cause Gilgamesh strife. After many battles, Enkidu (the nemesis sent by the gods) and Gilgamesh become friends. The two set off on a journey where they delve into many dangerous adventures, which eventually leads to Enkidu’s death (Gilgamesh). Gilgamesh,
