Gilgamesh Tablets VII and VIII

In Tablets VII and VIII, Gilgamesh is filled with grief when Enkidu passed away. This reminds me of what Achilles felt when he had to mourn Patrocul's death. The only difference is that Achilles and Gilgamesh took different actions after their respective companions' deaths. Achilles avenged Patroclus by challenging and killing Hector. Gilgamesh mourned his death and called on to lapidaries to build Enkidu's statue. "Gilgamesh was your friend and companion. Gilgamesh the king has built a statue to celebrate the fame of Enkidu"(Gilgamesh speaking to Enkidu's memory).