In this second volume in the Gilgamesh trilogy, Enkidu joins Gilgamesh in the quest to slay Humbaba, the monster who has attacked the city and caused great destruction, including the death of the beautiful singer, Shamat. Gilgamesh and Enkidu successfully slay the monster and in so doing, Gilgamesh attracts the attention of the goddess Ishtar. In rejecting her advances, he incurs her revenge and an attack by the Bull of Heaven. Enkidu manages to kill the bull, but is slain by Ishtar, striking at the bond between the two friends. Shattered, Gilgamesh vows he will destroy the last monster: death.
- ISBN10 0887764363
- ISBN13 9780887764363
- Publish Date 25 April 1998 (first published 27 January 1994)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 14 June 2021
- Publish Country CA
- Imprint Tundra Books
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 24
- Language English
- URL https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/isbn/9780887764363