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They both seek to find meaning within a finite human existence. Both have all knowledge. Ecclesiastes has subtly mirrored thematic elements that make me think it is a critique of the epic.
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“As for human beings, their days are numbered, and whatever they keep trying to achieve is but wind! ....should I fall, I will have established my fame.” - Enkidu
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“Gilgamesh, whither rovers thou? The life thou pursuest thou shalt not find. When the gods created mankind, Death for mankind they set aside, Life in their hands retaining. Thou, Gilgamesh, let full be thy belly, Make thou merry by day and by night.
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Of each day make thou a feast of rejoicing, Day and night dance thou and play! Let thy garments be sparkling fresh, Thy head be washed; bathe thou in water. Pay heed to thy little one that holds on to thy hand, Let thy spouse delight in thy bosom!
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For this is the task of mankind! - Utanapishtim
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