Enkidu began to feel weak after leaving the hills with the animals he felt his strength was weak in the city of Uruk with nothing to do. This made Gilgamesh become noble for his city he brought the idea of entering the Cedar Forest with Enkidu to bring down the giant Humbaba only then would all evil be slayed from Uruk. Enkidu knew of the long journey Gilgamesh was planning he hesitated due to him not knowing what to except from the beast Humbaba. Gilgamesh wanted to leave a legacy behind him even if that meant dying for his people that was enough for Enkidu to accompany him in his travel. “I will reluctantly accompany you however, you must tell radiant Shamash he is in charge of the cedar forest, and surely you will need his help” “(Gilgamesh”).
