u/incapableoflogic

My enjoyment of movies and modern literature increases whenever I identify a connection to ancient literature. Has anyone else noticed similarities between Gilgamesh and Project Hail Mary, with regard to character archetypes, storyline, and general themes?

Without spoiling too much, this is a sample of what I saw:

• >!Stratt = powerful goddess figure, Inanna!<
• >!Grace = Gilgamesh seeking wisdom!<
• >!Rocky = the "wild man" Enkidu!<
• >!Petrova Line = serpent that must be slain!<
• >!Themes of friendship, courage, facing the unknown!<

I'd love to know what else you noticed!