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Plot
Background
Hero Cycle
Quotes
100
He is 2/3 god and 1/3 man.
Who is Gilgamesh?
100

This is where Gilgamesh has a realization and accepts death, and his legacy after death.

What is the Resolution?

100

The setting of our story, this place was between the rivers Tigris and Euphrates.

Where is Mesopotamia?

100

He was at peace with death.

How was Gilgamesh rewarded spiritually when he died?

100
"There is no permanence"
What does Utnapishtim say?
200
This character was turned down in marriage by Gilgamesh.
Who is Ishtar?
200

This is where Enkidu gets sick.

What is the Inciting Event?

200

Far from chicken scratch, this early form of writing was first made to keep track of Produce and Animals.

What is cuneiform?

200
He was born 2/3 god and 1/3 man.
How was Gilgamesh's birth an unusual circumstance?
200
"Mother, last night I had a dream."
What does Gilgamesh say?
300
This person was created into a wildman.
Who is Enkidu?
300

This is where Gilgamesh built walls and cities.

What is the Exposition?

300

Measurement of time, Deities/religion, brickwork architecture, diet, and/or marriage practices.

What are some things the old world had different than ours? (5 possible)

300
His long journey to Humbaba.
What was an event that lead to Gilgamesh's quest?
300
"When I went with the wild beasts ranging through the wilderness I discovered the forest;"
What does Enkido say?
400
This character was the guardian of the Cedar Forest.
Who is Humbaba?
400

This is where Utnapishtim tells Gilgamesh about the flower and Gilgamesh retrieves it, only for the snake to eat it.

What is the climax?

400

Uruk/Iraq

Where did this all take place?

400
He had divine help from Shamash in fighting humbaba.
How was Gilgamesh helped supernaturally?
400
"Come to me Gilgamesh, and be my bridegroom;"
What does Ishtar say?
500
They became immortal after surviving the flood.
Who is Utnapishtim and his wife?
500

This is where Enkidu is created.

What is the rising action?

500
Adad, Anu, Ea, and Enlil were just few of the many.
Who are the Mesopotamian gods and goddesses?
500

His name was written on clay tablets.

What is how does the story of Gilgamesh exists today?

500
"No man born of woman has done what you have asked"
What does the Man-Scorpion say?