Gilgamesh and Enkidu's Relationship
Why was Enkidu created?
To be Gilgamesh's equal and take him down.
Did Gilgamesh and Enkidu cut down the forest?
Yes
Why was the Bull of Heaven unleashed?
To kill Gilgamesh
Who brings Gilgamesh to Utnapishtim?
Urshanabi
Who received eternal life?
Utnapishtim and his wife
Were Gilgamesh and Enkidu always friends?
No
Who guards the Cedar Forest?
Humbaba
Who gets killed by the Bull of Heaven?
Enkidu
What did Utnapishtim tell Gilgamesh for why the gods started the flood?
The humans were noisy and kept the gods from sleeping
Does Gilgamesh succeed the test to receive eternal life?
No
What did Enkidu and Gilgamesh do at the end of the fight?
Kiss
What do Gilgamesh and Enkidu make out of the wood?
A door and raft
Who gets punished using the Bull of Heaven?
Gilgamesh
Why does Gilgamesh want to find Utnapishtim ?
To know how to get immortality
Why did Gilgamesh take the plant of youth?
To give himself eternal life
Who wins the fight between Enkidu and Gilgamesh?
Gilgamesh
What do Enkidu and Gilgamesh bring back to show what they did?
Humbaba's head
Who unleashed the Bull of Heaven
Anu
Who lives on the other side of the mountain?
Utnapishtim
What happens to the plant of youth that Gilgamesh had?
A snake took it
When do Enkidu and Gilgamesh fight?
During a wedding
How does Shamash weaken Humbaba?
By sending the wind
How many days was Enkidu ill for?
12
Where are the gates of the Netherworld?
Mashu
What test is Gilgamesh put to so he can receive eternal life?
Staying awake for six days and seven nights