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Gilgamesh weeps for his companion Eabani. In distress he is stretched out on the ground. 'I will not die like Eabani. Sorrow has entered my body. Through fear of death, I lie stretched out on the ground. He determines to seek out a mysterious personage, whom he calls Parnapishtim, the son of Kidin-Marduk. This personage has in some way escaped the fate of mankind and enjoys immortal life.
O man of Shurippak, son of Kidin-Marduk! Erect a structure, build a ship, Abandon your goods, look after the souls, Throw aside your possessions, and save your life, Load the ship with all kinds of living things. The god then tells Parnapishtim in what manner to build the ship. Its dimensions should be carefully measured.
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