The Gilgamesh XI Flood Tablet contains a story other than the flood. The flood is included because the epic’s theme of immortality is granted to Utnapishtim by the gods. The main theme is that Utnapishtim is seen to have gained eternal life under unique, never-to-be-repeatable circumstances.
After Gilgamesh kills Humbaba, the Goddess Cupbearer Siduri gives information about Gilgamesh to Samash. How much Gilgamesh was affected by the death of his friend Engidu, explains his escape from death.
