The god of thunder, rain, and floods.

The sky god, chief god of Uruk.

A beast sent, at Ishtar’s command, by Anu to destroy Uruk.

One of the gods who created humanity. Ea warns Utnapishtim that the flood is coming.

A wild man created by Anu.

The most powerful god, ruling gods and humans from Earth; he caused the flood that destroyed almost all humankind.

King of Uruk and hero of the epic.

A far-away paradise of scented trees that is guarded for the gods, but which Gilgamesh wants in order to use its timbers for his city gates.

The demon guardian of the Great Cedar Forest.

A goddess, daughter of Anu.