The Quest for Full Immortality

In comparison of Gilgamesh and Beowulf, they both are in search of full immortality. Gilgamesh is two-thirds god and one-third human, and he ventures on a quest for full immortality by killing Humbaba the guardian of the cedar forest. Beowulf is full human and travels on a journey to fulfill immortality by becoming an epic hero for his people and killing Grendel the monster of the village. Both epic heroes ultimately succeed in attaining immortality, despite their differences and struggles. In the end, both heroes conquer their fears and defeat the monsters that stand in the way of their immortal power.