Literature and History

Episode 3: He Who Saw the Deep (The Epic of Gilgamesh)

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Feb 12, 2016
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ANECDOTE

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.
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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.
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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.
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