Humans looks upon heroes, and heroes represent his people ideology. Epics have introduced a numerous amount of characters, but only a few are considered heroes. Gilgamesh from “Epic of Gilgamesh” stands out as one. Gilgamesh carries a perfect body gifted by the gods, as he is two-third god and one-third man. He is also the king of Uruk, a shepherd to his people. Comparable to Gilgamesh are son of Zeus, Achilles and son of Atreus, Agamemnon. Achilles possesses superhuman strength and is marked as the mightiest man on Earth, while Agamemnon is the king of Achaeans with prideful streak. Even though Agamemnon and Gilgamesh both shares kingship, and Achilles is gifted godlike strength like Gilgamesh, Gilgamesh proves he’s superior as an iconic hero.
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Firstly, Agamemnon doesn’t has the godlike strength of Gilgamesh. Therefore, while Gilgamesh usually fight alongside his comrades, Agamemnon does the job of rallying. Moreover, after the fight with Enkidu, Gilgamesh makes Enkidu his brother and stops forcing sex on women. Agamemnon, on the other hand, would steal Achilles’s prize, beauty Briseis, away from him, and the action was carried out by his comrade, not himself. Lastly, Gilgamesh develops as a king after the arrivals Enkidu. After acquiring “The Old Men Are Young Again”, Gilgamesh states “I will give it to the old men to eat”, and “at last I shall eat it myself.” (pg. 22) Gilgamesh has now put the well-being of his citizen before his …show more content…
However, Agamemnon has shown himself as non-negotiable and stubborn, a person who would put his well-being above that of his people. Gilgamesh, on the other hand, develops more after the arrival of Enkidu. He proves himself as a shepherd to his people and stops the wrong-doing. Achilles and Gilgamesh both possess inhuman strength and are related to gods. However, Achilles sensitivity toward his honour leads him to ill-wishing his comrade, while Gilgamesh fights blindly for the well-being of his
Firstly, Agamemnon doesn’t has the godlike strength of Gilgamesh. Therefore, while Gilgamesh usually fight alongside his comrades, Agamemnon does the job of rallying. Moreover, after the fight with Enkidu, Gilgamesh makes Enkidu his brother and stops forcing sex on women. Agamemnon, on the other hand, would steal Achilles’s prize, beauty Briseis, away from him, and the action was carried out by his comrade, not himself. Lastly, Gilgamesh develops as a king after the arrivals Enkidu. After acquiring “The Old Men Are Young Again”, Gilgamesh states “I will give it to the old men to eat”, and “at last I shall eat it myself.” (pg. 22) Gilgamesh has now put the well-being of his citizen before his …show more content…
However, Agamemnon has shown himself as non-negotiable and stubborn, a person who would put his well-being above that of his people. Gilgamesh, on the other hand, develops more after the arrival of Enkidu. He proves himself as a shepherd to his people and stops the wrong-doing. Achilles and Gilgamesh both possess inhuman strength and are related to gods. However, Achilles sensitivity toward his honour leads him to ill-wishing his comrade, while Gilgamesh fights blindly for the well-being of his