The Destruction Of Gilgamesh's Magic Plant

The Serpent who stole Gilgamesh’s magic plant breaks down what is left of his arrogant personality, causing Gilgamesh to be reborn with new values. While the plant is being stolen, Gilgamesh is bathing in a pond, oblivious to the possibility that it could be taken (197). Because he isn't more cautious with the rare plant, it can be inferred that Gilgamesh still believes he is God-like, and that no one would dare challenge him. His assumption that he can leave the item unattended is evidence he is still reckless, and he hasn't learned humility. “When Gilgamesh saw what the snake had done, he sat down and wept”(197). The only other time Gilgamesh cried was for Enkidu’s death. Crying over the plant is a different sort of emotion though. The plant