This phrase likely means that Enkidu, a character in the Epic of Gilgamesh, was not aware of the effects of aging and mortality until he became civilized and gained knowledge about life and death. It speaks to his innocence and lack of understanding about the passage of time and its consequences.
The gods created Enkidu in the Epic of Gilgamesh to be a companion for Gilgamesh, the powerful but arrogant king of Uruk. Enkidu was meant to humble Gilgamesh and teach him the value of friendship and compassion.
He was not. In the Epic of Gilgamesh; Enkidu is a wild man raised by animals and ignorant of human society. It does not tell who his mother or father is. The epic states that Enkidu was created to humble Gilgamesh who was a very proud ruler.
It's an insult. Ignorant means someone who is -- unaware of, unfamiliar with, inexperience with, lack of knowledge about something. Moron is -- a stupid person.
Enkidu's lover is Shamhat. She was the temple prostitute sent to tame and tutor Enkidu before he becomes in contact with Gilgamesh.
Gilgamesh was cruel and Enkidu was not he was gentle, also Enkidu lived in the forest when Gilgamesh lived in civilization.
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Gilgamesh and Enkidu killed the Bull of Heaven, which belonged to Ishtar. This action angered Ishtar, who sought revenge by causing Enkidu's death.
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In the Epic of Gilgamesh, Enkidu is a wild man created by the gods to rival Gilgamesh. He does not have children in the epic.
The gods created Enkidu to be a companion for Gilgamesh and to help him become a better ruler and person.