Shamhat is taken to a place where she lays down with Enkidu, opening her charm to a beast that is about to witness the biggest revision of his life. “Enkidu is partially civilized by a temple Shamhat, who seduces him and teaches him how to eat like a human being.” (The Epic of Gilgamesh 2) Shamhat shows Enkidu that not everyone who is born in the wild woods will remain a beast for eternity. She strips down in front of Enkidu, who for the first time in his life witnesses a sex play. After Enkidu is tamed for the better, he can finally roam the steppes of Ancient Mesopotamia with Gilgamesh feeling closer to him than he has ever been. Gilgamesh replies to Enkidu, “You are handsome, Enkidu, you are become like a god, why roam the steppe with wild beasts?” (Puchner 42) Enkidu eventually goes on adventures with Gilgamesh enjoying his time inquiring human powers to the best of his
Shamhat is taken to a place where she lays down with Enkidu, opening her charm to a beast that is about to witness the biggest revision of his life. “Enkidu is partially civilized by a temple Shamhat, who seduces him and teaches him how to eat like a human being.” (The Epic of Gilgamesh 2) Shamhat shows Enkidu that not everyone who is born in the wild woods will remain a beast for eternity. She strips down in front of Enkidu, who for the first time in his life witnesses a sex play. After Enkidu is tamed for the better, he can finally roam the steppes of Ancient Mesopotamia with Gilgamesh feeling closer to him than he has ever been. Gilgamesh replies to Enkidu, “You are handsome, Enkidu, you are become like a god, why roam the steppe with wild beasts?” (Puchner 42) Enkidu eventually goes on adventures with Gilgamesh enjoying his time inquiring human powers to the best of his