Background
Archaeologists discovered the library of Ashurbanipal, which contained the story of Gilgamesh, in what century?
1800s
Who is the loyal retainer, or sidekick, to Gilgamesh?
Enkidu
What is the name of the flood survivor who gains immortal life? His name means "He who saw life."
Utanapishtim
Gilgamesh is 2/3 god because his mother is a _____ and his father was a _____.
goddess / king
Gilgamesh is king of the strong-walled city of ___.
Uruk
The story was written on clay ____.
tablets
Which character must learn to be part of the human race, showing the archetype of Initiation?
After the rain has stopped, Utanapishtim releases a ____ from the boat to find land.
bird
Who helps Enkidu to become human?
Priestess
Gilgamesh and Enkidu battle the giant Humbaba in the ____ ____.
Cedar Forest
Gilgamesh was written using an ancient system of writing that is shaped like wedges called _____.
cuneiform
Who send the eight winds to help Gilgamesh in his battle against Humbaba, showing the archetype of Supernatural Intervention?
Shamash
What was Gilgamesh hoping to find, or gain, that Utanapishtim has?
immortality
What is the name of the temptress that Gilgamesh refuses?
Ishtar
Gilgamesh must travel through a 36-mile tunnel that goes through ____ _____.
Mount Mashu
A country that exists today in the region where Uruk is said to have stood is ____.
Sudan (other Middle Eastern countries acceptable)
What "friendly beast" character opens the gate to Mount Mashu for Gilgamesh?
Scorpion-man
Which god asked Utanapishtim to build a boat, going against the orders of the main god, Enlil?
Ea, ruler of Earth.
Who/what steals the plant that gives everlasting youth from Gilgamesh?
serpent
To reach Utanapishtim, Gilgamesh must travel across what body of water, using long poles because he cannot touch the water?
Waters of Death
What real river is mentioned in the story as being located near Uruk? This river still runs through this area today.
the Euphrates
What event in the story symbolizes death and rebirth?
The great flood
The flood story in chapter 7 is remarkably similar to that of ___, although this story is 1,000 years older.
the Bible
Gilgamesh asks ____ and _____ for help in defeating the giant Humbaba.
Enkidu and Shamash
One of the features of the city of Uruk is the Temple of ____ and ____.
Anu and Ishtar