the epic of gilgames, the flower the hero retreives is, atn the end, snached by a serpent.
The Epic of Gilgamesh is an ancient epic poem from Mesopotamia dating back to roughly 2000 BCE. The themes and legends within it give us an idea of religious thought of the time. I think your question is largely tied in with the themes of the play. These themes provide insight into the philosophical thought of the time. Please go to the GradeSaver theme link below. This will help.
http://www.gradesaver.com/the-epic-of-gilgamesh/study-guide/major-themes/
