Characters
This character was turned down in marriage by Gilgamesh.
Ishtar.
What city was Gilgamesh the king of?
Uruk.
"There is no permanence"
Utnapishtim says.
In what Chapter was the Creation of Enkidu?
Chapter 1.
What is Gilgamesh's position in society?
The King.
He is 2/3 god and 1/3 man.
Gilgamesh.
Where do Gilgamesh and Enkidu fight?
Uruk.
"Mother, last night I had a dream."
In what Chapter was the friendship between Enkidu and Gilgamesh created?
Chapter 2.
What sort of person is Gilgamesh?
An adventurous, brave, but tragic figure.
This person was created into a wildman.
Enkidu.
Where was Enkidu found?
The Forest/Wilderness.
"When I went with the wild beasts ranging through the wilderness I discovered the forest."
Enkidu says.
In what Chapter does Gilgamesh and Enkidu defeat Humbaba?
Chapter 5.
Why is Enkidu created, and by whom?
Aruru created Enkidu as a companion for Gilgamesh so that he would have an equal and a companion to help him learn about the world.
This character was the guardian of the Cedar Forest.
Humbaba.
Where did Gilgamesh fight Humbaba?
The Cedar forest.
"Come to me Gilgamesh, and be my bridegroom."
Ishtar says.
In what Chapter does Enkidu die?
Chapter 7.
Why does Enkidu challenge Gilgamesh to a fight?
He has grown accustomed to a lifestyle of entitlement, killing his warriors, raping his nobles' wives, and generally taking whatever he wants when he wants it.
These two people were the only mortal preserved by the gods during the Flood.
Utnapishtim and his wife.
Where does Gilgamesh go to find immortality?
+100 points Who was he going to see
Ends of the Earth ; Utnapishtim
"No man born of woman has done what you have asked."
Man-Scorpion says.
In what Chapter is Gilgamesh's quest for Immortality?
Chapter 7.
Why do they go on 'the Quest'' What is the nature of the quest?
To find immortality after he and Enkidu, his companion, perform deeds that anger the gods, resulting in Enkidu's death.