Like Mayflies in a Stream

Set in the ancient city of Uruk, this story explores the restless reign of Gilgamesh as Shamhat, a priestess of Inanna, ventures into the wilderness to find a companion for the God-King. Drawing from the Epic of Gilgamesh, the novel delves into themes of civilization versus wilderness, order versus freedom, and romance, offering a fresh perspective on one of history’s earliest myths.