Similarities Between Gilgamesh And The Odyssey
Both the “Epic of Gilgamesh” and Homer's “The Odyssey” are epic poems that include challenges with temptations of eternal life. Both stories send a message that if one gives into temptation they will be fooled in addition the ramifications will arrive. In the “Epic of Gilgamesh”, Gilgamesh goes on a journey led by greed and temptation to find eternal life (Beers). In “The Odyssey”, Odysseus is tempted by Calypso the seductress to stay on her island and be hers for eternity (Beers). Both Gilgamesh and Odysseus are punished with they are tempted by greed for eternal life. When Gilgamesh acquired eternal life he was met with a serpent, that not only stole the plant that gives eternal life, but also ruins his entire journey (Beers). Meanwhile
Odysseus was tempted with eternal life offered by Calypso, while he was staying at her island recovering from a challenge that crept upon him (Beers). Odysseus was punished with time, because as long as you are on Calypso’s island time doesn't pass, so eight years can feel like a couple of days (Beers). This punishment restricted Odysseus from getting home to his wife (Beers).
Conclusively, one should never mess with the temptation of eternal life because the repercussions that will follow will be extensive, and can hurt you in distinctive ways.
Odysseus was tempted with eternal life offered by Calypso, while he was staying at her island recovering from a challenge that crept upon him (Beers). Odysseus was punished with time, because as long as you are on Calypso’s island time doesn't pass, so eight years can feel like a couple of days (Beers). This punishment restricted Odysseus from getting home to his wife (Beers).
Conclusively, one should never mess with the temptation of eternal life because the repercussions that will follow will be extensive, and can hurt you in distinctive ways.