ISIS's main connection to Gilgamesh is within the overarching theme of fame. It can be interpreted as a way to escape death by making yourself known for generations to come, as with Gilgamesh's motives behind the slaughtering of the Cedar Forest guardian Humbaba. This can be seen in ISIS's tactical use of propaganda as a way of making its presence known to the rest of the world via terrorist attacks, magazines, and media news outlets. It can also be seen as a way to display your power and spread word of your capabilities, as seen in Gilgamesh's infamy as a tyrant king. This is also seen when Gilgamesh and Enkidu kill Taurus and their actions are recognized by the gods. Their newly found infamy is the ultimate downfall of Enkidu and jumpstarts Gilgamesh's journey to find a way to escape death. Just like Gilgamesh and Enkidu find themselves in trouble with their proclamation of power, ISIS may soon find itself in the same position: suffering because of it is perceived as a threat.
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Dajon Carter
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