Urshanabi is a character in the Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh who helps Gilgamesh across the Waters of Death to reach Utnapishtim, the only human granted immortality by the gods. He serves as a boatman guiding Gilgamesh on his journey to find the secret of eternal life.
Gilgamesh shows Urshanabi the walls of Uruk to prove his accomplishments....
In the epic of Gilgamesh, the story ends with Gilgamesh proudly showing Urshanabi the city of Uruk, which he had built and ruled over. He speaks of the city's grandeur and legacy, showcasing his accomplishments as a mighty ruler, before reflecting on his own mortality and the impact of his journey for immortality. The story concludes with Gilgamesh accepting his mortality and finding peace in the legacy he will leave behind.
In "The Epic of Gilgamesh," Gilgamesh gains entrance to the underworld by crossing the waters of death with the help of the ferryman Urshanabi. He embarks on this journey in search of immortality but ultimately fails in his quest.
The boatman who ferried Gilgamesh to the netherworld in the Epic of Gilgamesh is named Urshanabi. He is a character who plays a crucial role in helping Gilgamesh navigate the waters of death to reach the home of Utnapishtim.
The cast of Gilgamesh - 2011 includes: Loubna Abargh as Shamhat Yassine Ahajjam as Gilgamesh Raouia as Ninsun Omar Chenbod as Utnapishtim Khadija Kanouni as Siduri Rabie Kati as Enkidu Mahammed Khachla as Urshanabi Abdellah Msabhi as Council Man Brian Patterson as Narrator Mohammed Zine as Humbaba