Tablets in The Epic of Gilgamesh

Page numbers refer to the Andrew George (Penguin) edition assigned for this class. Only the starred tablets () are assigned for meetings. That said, reading the whole thing might help you with your essay.

1. The Coming of Enkidu pages 1–11
2. The Taming of Enkidu 12–22
  3. Preparations for the Expedition 22–29
  4. The Journey to the Forest of Cedar 30–39
5. The Combat with Humbaba 39–47
6. Ishtar and the Bull of Heaven 47–54
7. The Death of Enkidu 54–62
  8. The Funeral of Enkidu 62–69
  9. The Wanderings of Gilgamesh 70–75
  10. At the Edge of the World 75–87
11. Immortality Denied 88–99