In the Epic of Gilgamesh, the protagonist Gilgamesh goes on a journey and quest with his friend Enkidu to kill the ruler of the cedar forest, Humbaba. Their relationship shows brotherhood, trust, and friendly competition. When Gilgamesh first met Enkidu in Uruk, they both brawled because they viewed each other as a worthy opponent due to their similar statures and strengths. From that brawl, they gained each other’s respect and quickly developed their friendship.
I believe their friendship flourished because they were very similar to one another, not only in the aspect of physical appearance but also because they came about in the same way-created by a deity making them unlike the rest-and understood each other like no one else could. They
I believe their friendship flourished because they were very similar to one another, not only in the aspect of physical appearance but also because they came about in the same way-created by a deity making them unlike the rest-and understood each other like no one else could. They