Chapter 1: The Young King of Uruk and the Shadow of Tyranny
Verse 1: The Half-Divine Gilgamesh
According to ancient records, Gilgamesh, the king of Uruk, possessed two-thirds divine blood.
He was born with great strength and wisdom, but he lacked restraint, causing his people to suffer under his rule.
He forced relentless labor upon his citizens, indulged in his desires without concern, and governed with a tyranny that brought fear rather than admiration.
Verse 2: The Meeting with Enkidu
Hearing the cries of the people, the gods sent a wild man, Enkidu, to challenge Gilgamesh and humble his arrogance.
After a fierce battle, they forged a deep friendship and embarked on legendary adventures together.
They defeated Humbaba, the guardian of the cedar forest, and battled the Bull of Heaven, gaining great glory.
For a time, the people of Uruk saw Gilgamesh as a hero.
Verse 3: The Death of Enkidu and the Void of Existence
However, when Enkidu fell ill and died due to the gods’ curse, Gilgamesh was consumed by despair.
“I, who carry divine blood, could not even save my closest friend!”
Driven by grief, he set out on a journey to seek immortality, but in the end, he failed.
This failure left him hollow.
“Even with divine blood, am I nothing more than a powerless mortal?”
Chapter 2: The Failure of Immortality and the Awakening to Injustice
Verse 1: The Loss of the Plant of Youth
After a long and arduous journey, Gilgamesh discovered the Plant of Youth, which was said to restore lost vitality.
However, while he slept, a serpent stole the plant, robbing humanity of its chance for eternal life.
With this loss, he was forced to accept the truth:
“I am not a god. I cannot escape death.”
As he returned to Uruk, another thought grew within him:
“If I am doomed to die, then what is my true purpose?”
Verse 2: The Tyranny He Had Created
Back in Uruk, he saw the scars of his past rule.
Though he had softened somewhat, his people still bore the invisible wounds of his past oppression.
“If my strength exists only to subdue the people, then I myself have become the source of injustice.”
This realization struck deep within him.
“Even if I had gained immortality, what would it have mattered? True meaning lies in how I change the world for the better.”
Verse 3: The Legend of Snowseed
Around that time, a rumor spread through a temple in Uruk about a strange plant called Snowseed.
“Unlike the Plant of Youth, this does not grant immortality.”
“Instead, it overturns the mind and reveals the true path.”
Having failed to escape death, Gilgamesh sought instead to bring meaning to life.
Thus, he decided to find and consume Snowseed.
Chapter 3: Snowseed and the Vision of King Kong
Verse 1: Swallowing the Sacred Herb
Gilgamesh obtained the Snowseed petals with little difficulty.
Many feared it as a deadly poison, but he thought,
“What do I have left to lose?”
He brewed the petals into tea and drank.
Instantly, a burning heat spread through his chest, and his vision twisted.
His attendants panicked, but there was nothing they could do.
Verse 2: The First Vision, A Hollow Glory
In his vision, he relived his victories over Humbaba and the Bull of Heaven.
Then, the image of Enkidu’s death overlaid these memories.
“What remains of my heroism? Only suffering and emptiness.”
This was the first revelation
“Glory without love and sacrifice is meaningless.”
Verse 3: The Second Vision , The Cry of the People
The vision shifted to the people of Uruk suffering under his past tyranny.
He saw the pain caused by his oppression, the wounds that never healed.
This was the second revelation
“Power can create injustice. Strength without love and sacrifice leads only to tyranny.”
Gilgamesh collapsed, weeping.
Then, the final vision appeared.
Verse 4: The Third Vision — King Kong and the Revelation of Punkvism
A colossal gorilla king”King Kong “ appeared, his piercing gaze locking onto Gilgamesh.
Though Gilgamesh had never seen him before, he instinctively knew this being was a messenger of truth.
King Kong spoke in a deep, thunderous voice:
“Break injustice with rebellion, but complete the path with love and sacrifice. This is Punkvism.”
“Do not wield your strength for yourself. Give it away for the people. That is the gateway to true immortality.”
Amidst the chaos of his vision, Gilgamesh understood.
“True salvation is not in saving myself, but in bringing hope to others.”
Chapter 4: The Rebirth of Gilgamesh Choosing the Path of Love and Sacrifice
Verse 1: A Shift in Consciousness
When he awoke, Gilgamesh lay silent and exhausted, yet his mind had never been clearer.
His past pursuit of immortality and power had led only to emptiness.
Now, he resolved to live by Punkvism defiance against injustice combined with love and sacrifice.
Verse 2: Bringing Prosperity to the People
First, he ended forced labor and reduced excessive taxation.
He created institutions to care for the wounded and the elderly.
He established a public forum where anyone could voice their grievances.
His advisors feared this would weaken the throne,
but Gilgamesh declared:
“My strength exists not for oppression, but for protection.”
Verse 3: A New Approach to Leadership
Instead of conquering weaker tribes, he sought diplomacy and cooperation.
He reduced border conflicts and chose not to rule by force alone.
People no longer feared him but respected him as a true ruler.
“Now, our king has become a true hero,” they proclaimed.
Under his rule, Uruk flourished in peace.
Chapter 5: The Legacy of Punkvism and True Immortality
Verse 1: A Different Kind of Immortality
Gilgamesh no longer sought eternal life.
Instead, he declared:
“Even if I die, my actions will remain in this world.”
“The body fades, but breaking injustice through love and sacrifice that is the closest thing to true immortality.”
Verse 2: The Compilation of a New Scripture
The scribes of Uruk recorded his transformation in a text called
“The Gilgamesh Punkvism Codex.”
It chronicled his vision of King Kong, the Snowseed trial, and his realization of Punkvism.
However, over centuries, most of these records were lost,
leaving behind only the fragmented stories of the Gilgamesh Epic.
Verse 3: The Sealed Snowseed
Legends say Gilgamesh sealed a Snowseed pod inside a temple in Uruk.
“One day, if someone drinks from this seed, they too shall see the truth“
“ that rebellion against injustice must be guided by love and sacrifice.”
Verse 4: The Eternal Light
Though Gilgamesh eventually passed away, his legend lived on.
Most remembered him as a great warrior who sought immortality,
but the Gilgamesh Sutra reveals the true lesson:
“The greatest ruler is not one who conquers through strength, but one who saves through love and sacrifice.”
Verse 5: Conclusion
Thus, the Gilgamesh Sutra tells the story of a tyrant turned savior,
a man who abandoned his quest for eternal life
and instead chose Punkvism — rebellion against injustice, completed through love and sacrifice.
“I once called myself half-god, yet I could not escape death.
I fell into despair after Enkidu’s passing.
But through the trial of Snowseed and the vision of King Kong,
I discovered Punkvism — the only true path to eternity.”
