In the epic of Gilgamesh, water is shown to be an importance through out the story as it is mentioned in tablet XI. In tablet XI, Gilgamesh talks to Utanapishtim on how he was granted immortality by the gods. Utanapishtim tells him about his recap of his life before he became immortal by building a boat that would survive the flood. After Utanapishtim tells Gilgamesh of his life, Gilgamesh continues to go on his journey to become immortal. In the story of Gilgamesh water plays a crucial role in tablet XI by signifying destruction, renewal, rebirth (life), and purity of water. By using the context clues that are given through out tablet XI, the reader can further understand that water holds an important meaning in the story of Gilgamesh.
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