Consider the excerpt and theme from gilgamesh: a new english version. gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop, he poured out flour as an offering and said, "mountain, bring me a favorable dream." enkidu did the ritual for dreams, praying for a sign. a gust of wind passed. he built a shelter for the night, placed gilgamesh on the floor and spread a magic circle of flour around him, then sprawled like a net across the doorway. theme one: great leaders seek supernatural . what other theme is addressed in the excerpt? dreams recount pleasant memories. shelter is essential for providing warmth. it is important to get a good night's sleep before a big day. friendships are supportive relationships.