Gilgamesh And Enkidu Relationship Analysis

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Gilgamesh’s relationship with Enkidu was much like any other friendship. From the beginning, it was very evident that Gilgamesh would receive a friend in which he would be able to confide in. It was discussed that Gilgamesh was very different from the rest of his people. He was capable of many things and he knew many secret things as well. It was stated that Gilgamesh did not have anyone who supported him; he was alone until the gods lamented and a goddess created Enkidu to be a friend for Gilgamesh. The goddess “dipped her hands in water and pinched off clay, she let it fall in the wilderness, and noble Enkidu was created” (Gilgamesh, p. 19). It was quite easy for Enkidu to conclude that Gilgamesh was gifted with a special strength, and therefore,

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