Enkidu from the text "The Epic of Gilgamesh" passes away in tablet seven, which was not Gilgamesh's fault. According to the text it states, "'You helped Gilgamesh, and he killed my Bull of Heaven', added Anu, father of the gods. 'One of these two must die.' 'Let it be Enkidu'." Although Enkidu died because he was with Gilgamesh, that does not necessarily mean it was Gilgamesh's fault. Later on in the text, it also states how Gilgamesh was "stalked by death" and how he's been alone. In conclusion, this is why Gilgamesh was not to blame for Enkidu's death.
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