Epic of Gilgamesh
Epic of Gilgamesh A police officer, firefighter, and paramedic. ... Through his journey, Gilgamesh sets out to prove that he deserves to be called a hero by his people. Gilgamesh starts out with an advantage over most people. ... Although Gilgamesh is one third mortal, he is two thirds god. ... Gilgamesh does not have to go out to prove that he is a hero, his people think of him as one from the beginning, but he feels he has to do the “heroic” things that are expected of him. ... Gilgamesh displays outstanding courage many times during his journeys. ... Although Enkidu warns Gilgamesh that this will be a very dangerous adventure, “For in the forest lives Humbaba…a ferocious giant. ... Gilgamesh shows that he is unafraid to confront anyone or anything in his quest to show his heroism. ... During his journeys, Gilgamesh displays superhuman strength many times. While on the way to the forest, Gilgamesh and Enkidu show amazing strength by walking at the rapid rate they did. ... Gilgamesh and Enkidu kill Humbaba while in the forest. ... While Gilgamesh felled the first of the trees of the forest, Enkidu cleared their roots as far as the banks of the Euphrates” (83). Gilgamesh also shows inner strength after Enkidu dies. ... This new journey Gilgamesh goes on is to find the source of everlasting life.