The Epic of Gilgamesh is an Akkadian poem written in 2500 BCE. The theme of the epic poem concerns human beings search for immortality. Gilgamesh goes on a series of quests to become immortal. The quests include subjects in bravery, honor, friendship and death. Gilgamesh’s adventures raise questions that can relate to the people of the time period. We can use The Epic of Gilgamesh to understand the religion, culture and values of the people during that time period. In The Epic of Gilgamesh the relationship between human beings and their deities is seen through their belief of Anthropomorphism. Anthropomorphism is the belief that gods take human form. This means that the gods actions are not inhuman and relatable to that of the common people.
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Religion is persistent in the story through symbols and ideas. Religion can be seen in the text with the concept of immortality, the belief that one’s life will go on forever. The people didn’t believe in immortality, but they did believe in an afterlife. The god’s in the story were immortal, but the people weren’t. So, the text informs the readers about ancient history because we can see what they valued and how they lived. This can be related to the theme of immortality because we see in their religion that they did believe in an afterlife, but not in immorality, at least for …show more content…
First, the relationship between humans and their deities is through their belief of anthropomorphism. Second, Gilgamesh is linked with the world of nature and animals because of Enkidu, who is in tune with nature and animals. Third, the meaning of friendship, family and duty is that they all come back to love because you have to have a willingness, understanding, respect and admiration of a topic or subject to truly succeed in life. Fourth, Gilgamesh lives in the face of mortality, by realizing that he was given kinship not immortality and sharing that with his people. Fifth, the tests Gilgamesh faces throughout his life is that of bravery, honor, friendship, death, seduction and love. These tests all provide him with valuable lessons. Sixth, The Epic of Gilgamesh informs the reader about ancient history because we can see what they valued and how they lived. This all relates back to the theme of immortality because it is seen in the story through friendship, religion and
Religion is persistent in the story through symbols and ideas. Religion can be seen in the text with the concept of immortality, the belief that one’s life will go on forever. The people didn’t believe in immortality, but they did believe in an afterlife. The god’s in the story were immortal, but the people weren’t. So, the text informs the readers about ancient history because we can see what they valued and how they lived. This can be related to the theme of immortality because we see in their religion that they did believe in an afterlife, but not in immorality, at least for …show more content…
First, the relationship between humans and their deities is through their belief of anthropomorphism. Second, Gilgamesh is linked with the world of nature and animals because of Enkidu, who is in tune with nature and animals. Third, the meaning of friendship, family and duty is that they all come back to love because you have to have a willingness, understanding, respect and admiration of a topic or subject to truly succeed in life. Fourth, Gilgamesh lives in the face of mortality, by realizing that he was given kinship not immortality and sharing that with his people. Fifth, the tests Gilgamesh faces throughout his life is that of bravery, honor, friendship, death, seduction and love. These tests all provide him with valuable lessons. Sixth, The Epic of Gilgamesh informs the reader about ancient history because we can see what they valued and how they lived. This all relates back to the theme of immortality because it is seen in the story through friendship, religion and