Gilgamesh - Questions

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What does Gilgamesh build in Uruk?

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What does Gilgamesh build in Uruk?

Walls, and a temple of Eanna for Anu

Why did the gods create Enkidu?

To take down Gilgamesh

How do they plan to lure Enkidu from the hills?

Why does Enkidu agree to go to Uruk?

Because he wants to meet Gilgamesh

What are Gilgamesh's two dreams?

He tried to lift a meteor that was too heavy and he was drawn to an axe

Who wins the fight between Gilgamesh and Enkidu?

What journey do Gilgamesh and Enkidu decide to take and who do they kill?

They decide to cut down cedar and kill Humbaba

Who does Gilgamesh sacrifice to, and what allies does he enlist to help him on his journey?

Shamash and he enlists the winds' help.

What are Gilgamesh's two dreams at the gate to the forest?

One of a wild bull and one of a falling mountain.

What scares Gilgamesh in his third dream?

Darkness fell and everything turned to ashes and fell