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They might seem dark but there's also wisdom in these words and Gilgamesh's ultimately futile, yet enlightening quest. What's Gilgamesh's grandstanding attitud
by BjoernKW 7y ago
They might seem dark but there's also wisdom in these words and Gilgamesh's ultimately futile, yet enlightening quest.
What's Gilgamesh's grandstanding attitude worth in the face of the inevitability of death?
- hgoel 7y agoThat's a tad too nihilistic I think? Death is inevitable for even the most powerful person in the world, yet everyone still does their best and some are immortalized through their achievements. Gilgamesh's attitude is worth at least that much.
- BjoernKW 7y ago> That's a tad too nihilistic I think? Not at all. At least not how I perceive it. I'd characterise it as existentialist rather than nihilistic thinking. Knowing that death is inevitable for everyone, even god kings such as Gilgamesh, can serve is a constant reminder to try and create a legacy that transcends yourself.