The symbolism of the world the story is told in is vivid and metaphorically viewed. The trials of Gilgamesh was of just that, Nature’s reincarnation and yet Human natures trivial existence. Enkidu being spawned by the Gods of old, just to seek one’s inner self through mirrored downfalls, intimidated desires, and the convincing of death as a mortal was set in place to show Gilgamesh his shortsightedness as a half God among people. He listened to Enkidu, just as Enkidu did to the harlot. His childish, beastly ways were not becoming of the world around him, and thus change sought him out through the winds of human survival. Enkidu was convinced of his beastly nature when the trapper sought to change him and double-stone the
The symbolism of the world the story is told in is vivid and metaphorically viewed. The trials of Gilgamesh was of just that, Nature’s reincarnation and yet Human natures trivial existence. Enkidu being spawned by the Gods of old, just to seek one’s inner self through mirrored downfalls, intimidated desires, and the convincing of death as a mortal was set in place to show Gilgamesh his shortsightedness as a half God among people. He listened to Enkidu, just as Enkidu did to the harlot. His childish, beastly ways were not becoming of the world around him, and thus change sought him out through the winds of human survival. Enkidu was convinced of his beastly nature when the trapper sought to change him and double-stone the