Confidence in the supernatural is a present theme throughout this epic and is demonstrated by Gilgamesh himself. Gilgamesh was a great king who journeyed to find human’s ultimate destiny which is the inevitability of death. The challenges that Gilgamesh faced transforms him from an arrogant, unlawful king to a king who understands humility. A challenge that Gilgamesh faced was the loss of his beloved friend Enkidu. Enkidu and Gilgamesh’s both valued each other as equals and so did the gods. Enkidu was created to be Gilgamesh’s counterpart and they both helped better each other. After the death of Enkidu, Gilgamesh was devastated, changing his perspective of life. Throughout this time, Gilgamesh used the guidance of gods to support him along his journey of
Confidence in the supernatural is a present theme throughout this epic and is demonstrated by Gilgamesh himself. Gilgamesh was a great king who journeyed to find human’s ultimate destiny which is the inevitability of death. The challenges that Gilgamesh faced transforms him from an arrogant, unlawful king to a king who understands humility. A challenge that Gilgamesh faced was the loss of his beloved friend Enkidu. Enkidu and Gilgamesh’s both valued each other as equals and so did the gods. Enkidu was created to be Gilgamesh’s counterpart and they both helped better each other. After the death of Enkidu, Gilgamesh was devastated, changing his perspective of life. Throughout this time, Gilgamesh used the guidance of gods to support him along his journey of