Uruk

dreaded mortality of man. To fully understand the nature of this story, one must evaluate the actions of the characters and discuss the implications of said consequences. The epic begins with the introduction of Gilgamesh, king of the Sumerian city of Uruk. He is a prideful king who is arrogant and takes all that he pleases, especially women. His people plead to the gods for some relief of his tyrannical ways. Hearing the cries of the people, the gods send Enkidu, a wild man covered in hair…

Shamhat also known as “The Joyous One” is a priestess of Ishtar, the patron deity of Uruk as well as the goddess of war and sexual love. Shamhat’s job is being the love priestess of Uruk. Shamhat then begins the process of civilizing Enkidu. This process is shown through the text by stating, “She used her love-arts, she took his breath with her kisses, held nothing back, and showed him…

Benjamin Franklin and Gilgamesh are two differing leaders with seemingly different leadership qualities. Franklin, known for his intelligence as an author, politician, and inventor, greatly contrasts Gilgamesh’s attributes as a ruling king of Uruk, and a fierce warrior in battle. Though they have their differences in leadership, they are similar in that their leadership still benefits the people. Franklin shows sacrifice while Gilgamesh shows pride, however, both are courageous and have a strong…

Part 1: After Boromir had been killed by the Uruk-hai, Frodo and Sam left continuing their quest to destroy the ring. The part of the fellowship that remained headed towards Rohan and were informed that the Uruk-hai had tried to take Merry & Pippin to Isengard but they escaped into Fangorn the forest where the Ents live. While in Rohan the fellowship helped out during the battle of Helm's Deep. In the forest Merry & Pippin Met an Ent named Treebeard. After being in the forest for a while the…

quality of life and who you spend it with are the most important lessons through his travels and trials with Enkidu and his meeting with Utnapishtim The people of Uruk prayed to the Gods for mercy from Gilgamesh’s savage rule. The gods responded by creating a human who equaled Gilgamesh. This man, Enkidu, made his way to the city of Uruk and confronted Gilgamesh about how he treated his people. They fought with all their power and might. Enkidu lost the fight, but gained the respect of…

From the start Gilgamesh is seen as a striking leader, who shows full control over the people of Uruk by his unbridled control over the woman. Further noting his vitality and tyrant rule over the land. Sparking the questions, is Gilgamesh selfish and does he only care about maintaining his ruling? This proves not to be true; once Gilgamesh builds a…

Epic of Gilgamesh, the protagonist Gilgamesh goes on a journey and quest with his friend Enkidu to kill the ruler of the cedar forest, Humbaba. Their relationship shows brotherhood, trust, and friendly competition. When Gilgamesh first met Enkidu in Uruk, they both brawled because they viewed each other as a worthy opponent due to their similar statures and strengths. From that brawl, they gained each other’s respect and quickly developed their friendship. I believe their friendship flourished…

Enkidu’s Vulnerability in The Epic of Gilgamesh The Epic of Gilgamesh has multiple references to the relationship between sex and society within its setting. The occurrences of sex within Uruk are demonstrated in different ways to illustrate its use as a tool and the power it can have. The topic of sex within The Epic of Gilgamesh gain more gravity as the book advances. Specifically speaking, the book focuses Enkidu’s vulnerability after his sexual encounter with the harlot that was sent by…

tries and immediately fails. So Utnapishtim orders him to clean himself up, put on his royal garments again, and return to Uruk where he belongs. Just as Gilgamesh is departing, however, Utnapishtim’s wife convinces him to tell Gilgamesh about a miraculous plant that restores youth. Gilgamesh finds the plant and takes it with him, planning to share it with the elders of Uruk. But a snake steals the plant one night while they are camping. As the serpent slithers away, it sheds its skin and…

Gilgamesh is seeking immortality with the gods, but fails to relish what he is given to him until he witnesses the death of his friend Enkidu and fails his quest for holiness. The Epic of Gilgamesh begins with the eponymous character causing his people of Uruk to “suffer from his tyranny”, not by his personally-selected path (72). At this point in the story, Gilgamesh does not value anything he is given or what is around him. Soon after the Gods learn about Gilgamesh’s atrocity, they create…