Sundiata In The Epic Of Gilgamesh

Sundiata is the last hero that helps reflect the increasing role of women in society across civilizations. Out of the four epics discussed in this paper, it is the chronologically last. In the story, Sundiata’s mother Sogolon exiled him from his home in order to protect him from his father’s first wife Sassouma. Sassouma was spreading misleading information about Sundiata and the rest of his family. According to the story, “Sogolon was a wise mother. She knew everything that Sassouma could do to hurt her family, and so, one evening, after the children had eaten, she called them together and said to Sundiata. Let us leave here, my son” (Niane 26). Sogolon’s wisdom helped give Sundiata a chance to obtain his true destiny as a hero. If she would have let Sundiata get in the hands of Sassouma, it is very possible that he would not have developed into the hero that he eventually became. Sogolon’s courage was something to especially note, for many …show more content…
The traditional idea of a woman has evolved over time. Women play a huge part in why society is the way that it is today. Their contributions to society are so crucial to the way that the Earth is shaped today. Their partnership with heroes helped further society for the better and move towards equality. Although women have made huge strides towards reaching equality, there is still a long way to go. In the United States, women have gained rights that could not have been even imagined thousands of years ago. It is important for everyone to realize that every human being should be treated with a sense of equality. No individual’s life has any more value than another’s and once everyone realizes that statement globally, the world will continue to grow and ultimately reach its full on