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In what ancient region is Gilgamesh set?
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Sumeria; Mesopotamia
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In what modern day country can be found the setting where Gilgmesh takes place?
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Iraq
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What is ironic about the harlot's role based on modern-day sterotypes of prostitutes?
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The harlot helps Enkidu by leading him to Gilgamesh and she teaches him how to et cultivated food and to be more civilized. This is ironic because most harlots are seen as untrustworthy and dirty.
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An _____ is a long narrative poem concerning a serious subject involving heroic deeds and events that are important to a culture or nation.
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epic
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Name the six characteristics of an epic?
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-opens in media res
-vast setting covering natural, supernatural, and universal planes of existence -long and formal speeches -features divine intervention on human affairs -heroes that embody the values of civilization -use of repetition to emphasize epithet and speeches |
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What are the four characteristics of an epic hero?
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1. An important figure from history and legend who deities generally favor and who is frequently a luminary figure, one who has both god and human characteristics.
2. One who participates in cyclical journeys facing adversaries that try to defeat him while on the journey. 3. Exemplifies the traits, actions, morals, and religious beliefs that are valued by the society that the epic orginates. 4. Braver, stronger, wiser, and smarter than the average human. |
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What war does the Illid focus its attention on?
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Trojan War
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Why does Achilles eventually return to battle?
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To avenge the death of Patroculus
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The Illiad covers a few ________ of the Trojan War.
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weeks
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