GILGAMESH KING OF HEROES DESTROYING FULL

0 Enkidu, shall my life be as an empty wind? What am I, if I turn aside from the things I want to do? I am nothing, only someone waiting for death! But if I do this thing, 0 Enkidu, even might I fail, then they will say, 'Gilgamesh died a hero's death! He died defending his people.' I will have made an everlasting name for myself and my life will not be as empty wind!' It is hated by great Shamash, constantly obscuring his face. Day and night it spreads fires and spews its ashes over the town. 'The monster is an everlasting evil,' said Gilgamesh. I do not fear beast or mortal man, 0 Gilgamesh, but Humbaba is not mortal he is the appointed servant of the gods, the guardian of the wild cows and the cedar forest. I could hear the beating of his heart and feel the heat of his breath at a distance of five-hundred shar. I could hear the sighing of his voice rise over the sound of thunder and high winds. 'Why should you cry, 0 Enkidu? Are you not the bravest of men? Are you no longer my fearless friend and brother whom I admire more than anyone at all?'Д®nkidu spoke: 'I knew the presence of Humbaba when I was a wild man on the steppes and in the forest.

GILGAMESH KING OF HEROES DESTROYING FULL

He admitted to his friend, Whenever I close my eyes, voices come to me and say: 'Gilgamesh, arise, there are great things to be done!' 'You and Enkidu, shall climb the mountain and destroy the monster Humbaba!'Д®nkidu's mind was full of misgiving and his eyes filled with tears. Every one admired them and they earned that admiration through their great feats of strength and daring, winning all contests and respect. Enkidu himself only wanted to serve Gilgamesh, the King.

Likewise, Ninsum, the Queen looked upon him as a son. However, Gilgamesh befriended him and they became as brothers. Enkidu half man and half beast was sent by the gods to kill Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh - Enkidu and Gilgamesh Slay HumbabaДЄ more perfect friendship could not be found than that between Gilgamesh and Enkidu.

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