This is the main character of the story who goes on a quest, deals with the lose of his friend, and discovers a lot about himself along the way.
Who is "Gilgamesh"?
100
This is a long journey in which a character goes on in order to reach a goal.
What is a "quest"?
100
"The Epic of Gilgamesh" is an ancient story that originated in this area of the world.
What is "Mesopotamia/Iraq" or the "Tigris/Euphrates River Valley"?
100
This is how Gilgamesh responds to Enkidu when Enkidu warns him about fighting Humbaba.
What is "he encourages Enkidu to be brave b/c it's not his day to die"?
100
This "type" of personality is tenacious, a leader, impulsive, charismatic, and quickly makes connections with people.
What is "Type A"?
200
This character is Gilgamesh's supporter and advisor...his best friend.
Who is "Enkidu"?
200
This is a long, literary poem in which a FLAWED HERO goes on a QUEST and SIGNIFICANTLY changes along the way.
What is an "epic"?
200
This was home to the great beast Humbaba.
What is the "cedar forest"?
200
Gilgamesh asks for help from these beings as he goes into battle with Humbaba. This shows his limitations.
Who are "the gods"?
200
This "type" of personality is a supporter, an advisor, more laid back and tends to evaluate others before seeking friendship.
What is "Type B"?
300
This feared monster guards the cedar forest!
Who is "Humbaba"?
300
This vocabulary word describes Humbaba: humdrum, interminable, trivial, or vicious?
What is "vicious"?
300
This was Gilgamesh's home. The story started here and ended here.
What is "Uruk"?
300
This character offers to make Gilgamesh a palace from the cedar trees...this is a huge sacrifice since it's the only home he's ever known.
Who is "Humbaba"?
300
This was Gilgamesh's character flaw in the beginning of the epic.
What is "arrogance"?
400
This god has a crush on Gilgamesh but he says "I'll pass."
Who is "Ishtar"?
400
"The Death of Enkidu" was a dream that was a _______________ of his inevitable death.
challenge/foretaste/timeline/resume
What is "foretaste"?
400
Gilgamesh goes to this character's home to inquire about how he might gain immortality?
What is "Utnapishtim's home"?
400
After Enkidu's death, Gilgamesh goes on a quest for this.
What is "immortality"?
400
After she commanded Enlil to send the flood that killed almost all of humanity, this character asks, "Why did I command this evil...now like the spawn of fish they float in the ocean..."
Who is "Ishtar"?
500
Gilgamesh seeks advice and guidance from this character who was granted immortality after having survived the great flood. (He is compared to Noah from Genesis 6-9).
Who is "Utnapishtim"?
500
This term refers to a wise man.
hero/epic/sage/immortal
What is a "sage"?
500
This is the location from which Gilgamesh must retrieve the flowering pricky plant in order to attain immortality.
What is "the sea"?
500
This animal wrecked Gilgamesh's plans for attaining immortality when it took the flowering pricky plant from him.
What is "a sea serpent"?
500
In the end, Gilgamesh learns that this is a part of life.