IDENTIFICATION OF THE "PLANT OF REJUVENATION" IN THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH

This short research note identifies the legendary "plant of rejuvenation" from the ancient Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh—the thorny underwater plant that the hero Gilgamesh retrieved after journeying to the immortal sage Utnapishtim in search of eternal youth. By combining historical, geographical, and botanical comparisons, this study conclusively identifies the plant.

Authors

Anatolii KHARCHENKO (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6463-8465)

Publication Details

Journal: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Published: 2026-11-11
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.24144844
Primary Topic: Ancient Near East History
Type: preprint

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IDENTIFICATION OF THE "PLANT OF REJUVENATION" IN THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH

Anatolii KHARCHENKO

Nov 11, 2026

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

Ancient Near East History

preprint

IDENTIFICATION OF THE "PLANT OF REJUVENATION" IN THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH

Anatolii KHARCHENKO

November 11, 2026preprint en

Abstract

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

Ancient Near East History

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