GILGAMESH: The hero and king of Uruk.

ENKIDU: His new friend.

NINSUN: Wise goddess and mother of Gilgamesh

SHAMHAT:Sacred temple girl who brought the two friends together.

ANNU: Father of the Gods and patron of Uruk.

HUMBABA: Monster god who must be killed.

ISHTAR: The King's spurned and vengeful suitor, and goddess.

ENTI: The god who unleashes the great flood.

SIDUR: The bar maid with wordly advice.

URHANIBAI: The boatman who gives passage to paradise.

UPNAPISHTIM: Who holds the secret of eternal life.

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Sin

Tammuz

Ubaratutu

Ulay

Urshanabi

Uruk

Utnapishtim

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