Characters
He is 2/3 God and 1/3 Human
Gilgamesh
This place means "land between the rivers"
What is Mesopotamia?
Why is Gilgamesh's birth unusual?
He is 2/3 God, 1/3 Human
Why do the gods create Enkidu?
To challenge Gilgamesh
In this creation story people were made from corn.
What is Mayan?
This character was turned down in marriage by Gilgamesh.
Who is Ishtar
This was the writing system
What is cuneiform?
The tests and training a hero goes though to prove themselves.
What is the rite of passage?
Why do the gods decide to kill mankind?
The people are too noisy/ loud
In this story, God used his words to create everything.
What is Judeo-Christian?
This person was created by the Goddess Aruru to fight Gilgamesh.
Who is Enkidu?
Uruk/ Iraq
What is the city the story takes place?
Gilgamesh's arrogance/ cruelty.
What is his tragic flaw or weakness?
What is Gilgamesh's attitude about death BEFORE the battle with Humbaba?
He does not fear death
This story had Gods and Goddess eating each other and popping out of heads.
What is Greek?
This character is the guardian of the Cedar Forest.
Who is Humbaba?
Adad, Aru, Enlil, and Ea were just a few of the many.
What are Gods?
The darker reflection of the hero; Humbaba
What is a nemesis/ villain?
What does Ishtar send to Uruk after Gilgamesh refuses her?
The Bull of Heaven
These people believe in the Great Turtle.
Who are Iroquois?
They became immortal after surviving the flood.
Who is Utnapishtim and his wife?
What does the following passage show about the Babylonians' culture? "In Uruk [Gilgamesh built walls, a great rampart..." (15)
Cities needed to protect themselves from attacks
This explains Gilgamesh's super strength and agility.
What are extraordinary powers?
What does Utnapishtim tell Gilgamesh to do to live forever?
Stay awake for 7 days straight.
This story has the Heart of Sky and Plumed Serpent.
What is Mayan?