Gilgamesh obtains the plant for immortality.

Gilgamesh calls on Shamash to help him defeat Humbaba and Shamash assists by sending the thirteen winds.

Enkidu dies, and Gilgamesh grieves the loss of his friend for 7 days and nights.

Gilgamesh falls victim to the temptation of sleep when posed with the task of staying awake for seven days.

In the Garden of the Gods, Siduri shows Gilgamesh true perfection and encourages him to abandon his quest and enjoy life.

Utnapishtim gives Gilgamesh opportunities and wisdom. Gilgamesh fails his tasks and must endure his judgement and learn lessons.

Gilgamesh and Enkidu seek out the challenge of defeating Humbaba for glory.

Gilgamesh embarks on his quest for immortality through the Twelve Leagues of Darkness.

Urshanabi helps get Gilgamesh back home to Uruk.

Gilgamesh is confident in his understanding that he must achieve a different kind of immortality – his legacy and that of his city Uruk.

Gilgamesh realizes that his chances are up and there is no way for him to avoid death.

Gilgamesh experiences a series of dreams on the way to the Cedar Forest that make him afraid and hesitant to continue pursuing their adventure.