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Enkidu's Fall from Innocence
- Enkidu, a wild man fashioned by the gods, lives among gazelles in the wilderness.
- He loses his wildness after a prolonged encounter with a harlot, symbolizing a fall from innocence.
From Rivalry to Brotherhood
- Gilgamesh and Enkidu fight fiercely at a wedding but then admire each other.
- Their battle transforms into brotherhood, showcasing the bond of male friendship in epics.
Battle with Humbaba
- Gilgamesh and Enkidu journey to fight the monster Humbaba in the cedar forest.
- With help from the sun god Shamash, they defeat and kill Humbaba after a fierce battle.