Enkidu
Enkidu is a pivotal character in the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the earliest works of literature. He starts as a wild man created by gods, evolves into a civilized individual through a seductive encounter, forms a deep friendship with Gilgamesh, and embarks on adventures. His death prompts Gilgamesh's quest for immortality, highlighting themes of friendship, mortality, and the human condition. Enkidu represents the tension between nature and civilization and remains a crucial symbol of the epic's exploration of fundamental aspects of human existence.