The Epic of Gilgamesh is an epic poem from ancient Mesopotamia, regarded as the earliest surviving notable literature.

The story discusses Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, and Enkidu, a wild man created by the gods to stop Gilgamesh from oppressing the people of Uruk.

My interests in Mesopotamian myths, pushed me to illustrate and envision these two characters in simple illustration.

The narrative begins with Gilgamesh ruling over the city of Uruk as a tyrant. To keep him occupied, the Mesopotamian deities create a companion for him, the hairy wild man Enkidu.

Gilgamesh and Enkidu become inseparable, and embark on a quest for lasting fame and glory. The heroes’ actions upset the gods, leading to Enkidu’s early death.

As mythology and history was my inspiration during this process, I have learned new technics and pursue to get routine in illustration. 

My draws at the start of this small project:

Hope you will like it, and comment with advices how to make it even better.

I would appreciate some feedback.