Herb Of Immortality

Several ancient tales and myths concern a heroes quest for an elusive plant which it is said will grant immortality. This ancient tale appears in multiple cultures with several variations but it always concerns the desire to gain immortality via the eating of some special fruit. 
The Epic of Gilgamesh has this as one of its central themes, that the ancient king Gilgamesh searches for a special fruit that will grant him immortality but loses it to a cunning serpent. 
The Judeo-Christian biblical stories include the Fruit of the Garden of Eden.
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