Transcendental Concepts of “Gilgamesh”

Abstract

“The Epic of Gilgamesh”  is a universal text. The incorrigible hero of the Sumerian epic tries to penetrate the entire and harmonious world. To what extent is he ready for this? This artistic-philosophical paradigm underlies the text. Therefore, “The Epic of Gilgamesh” is an epistemological text, a part of the logos and mythic culture. The mystery of getting to know the world in the text is paradigmatic. In general, the entire text of the Epic of Gilgamesh is paradigmatic. Gilgamesh’s goal is “deification”, ascending the spiritual ladder, transforming into a superhuman. With “getting to know” begins the fall of man, the loss of the Garden of Eden and eternal life. Thus, the main enigma in the text is the spiritual growth of the hero, getting to know  life and death. Gilgamesh is an eternal traveler who walks in infinity! He wants to become a part of an impenetrable world. He has to struggle with time. He does not know when his journey will end. Or if  it will end? His paradigmatic mask is completely unsolvable and transcendental. Thus, Gilgamesh, having escaped the carnival of life, begins to strive for high spirituality.