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In your opinion, is Gilgamesh more or less heroic for slaying Humbaba and angering Enlil?
Gilgamesh's act of slaying Humbaba can be seen as heroic because it demonstrates his bravery and willingness to face challenges. However, angering Enlil, the god who appointed Humbaba as guardian, may be viewed as reckless rather than heroic, as it ultimately brings about negative consequences for Gilgamesh and his companion, Enkidu.
Where does Humbaba live?
In the heat of the battle, Gilgamesh pleads for help from Shamash. Shamash hears him and unleashes thirteen storms against Humbaba. Humbaba is subdued by this divine onslaught, and Gilgamesh is able to overtake him. Humbaba pleads for mercy and says he knows Gilgamesh is Ninsun's son. He pledges to become his servant if Gilgamesh will only spare his life. Gilgamesh considers this, but Enkidu shouts out and tells Gilgamesh to kill Humbaba quickly. Humbaba curses Enkidu for this. He suggests that Enkidu is jealous and fearful that Humbaba will supplant him in Gilgamesh's affections. Humbaba reminds them that he is the servant of Enlil, the god of earth, wind, and air-a greater divinity by far than Shamash. If Gilgamesh kills him, he will bring a curse down upon himself. Enkidu ignores these warnings and tells Gilgamesh to hurry up and kill Humbaba before Enlil finds out what they are up to and tries to stop them. Only by killing Humbaba and stealing his cedars can they guarantee their fame. Thus, Humbaba dies. Gilgamesh cuts down the tallest tree in the forest and uses it to build a new gate for Uruk as a testament to their great adventure. The companions cut down more trees and make a raft, which they use to return to Uruk. On the raft, they carry the gate and the head of Humbaba.
Gilgamesh's destiny was decreed by what god?
Gilgamesh's destiny was decreed by Enlil of the mountain, the father of the gods.
Why does humbaba rush to the scene?
Humababa rushes to the scene to protect the Cedar Forest, which is his domain. He sees Gilgamesh and Enkidu as threats to the forest and its sacred beings, and his goal is to defend the forest against their intrusion. Additionally, Humbaba is loyal to the god Enlil, who entrusted him with guarding the Cedar Forest.
Why did the god Enlil unleash the flood on the city of Shurrupak?
In the Epic of Gilgamesh, Enlil, the god of earth, wind, and air, decided to send a flood to wipe out humanity because he was disturbed by the noise and overpopulation of the city. He viewed humans as a nuisance and wanted to reduce their numbers.
Read the following excerpt from the Epic of Gilgamesh. Which phrase shows that Gilgamesh ruled over a theocracy?
two thirds of they made him god and one one third man - APEX
Why did the god of Enlil unleash the flood on the city of Shurrupak?
Enlil became bothered by the noise from homo sapiens.
Who were the king and queens of nippur?
enlil
What was ENLIL the god of?
Enlil was the god of rain, storm, and water. The mesopatiamian people was scared and also pleased with thus powerful god they belived in
Why did the God Enlil unleash the flood on the city of Shurrapak?
In Mesopotamian mythology, the god Enlil unleashed the flood on the city of Shurrapak to wipe out humanity due to their noise and disruptions, which were disturbing the other gods. Enlil wanted to reset and cleanse the earth of human civilization.
In the Epic of Gilgamesh who is angry that the humans survived the flood?
Enlil was angry because no man was meant to survive the destruction. Ea had heard the great gods decide to produce the flood and had told Utnapishtim to tear down his house and build a ship, and to take on the ship the seed of all living things.
Who is enlil?
Enli is Lord Wind in the Sumerian mythology
