Epic of Gilgamesh Test Flashcards
Gilgamesh
The king of Uruk and is 2/3 god and 1/3 human.
Enkidu
Companion of Gilgamesh and was killed by the gods for killing Humbaba and the bull from Heaven.
Humbaba
Guardian of the Forest.
Uruk
The city Gilgamesh rules.
Ishtar
Goddess of love and fertility. Was rejected by Gilgamesh.
Mashu
The cedar mountain that Gilgamesh passes through.
Siduri
goddess of beer and wine.
Utnapishtim
Was given eternal life from the gods after surviving the great flood.
Urshanabi
Becomes Gilgameshś companion after helping him cross the river on his ferry.
Shamash
god of the sun.
Enlil
Wants to abolish mankind.
Ea
Told Utnapishtim to build a boat.
Scorpions
2/3 god 1/3 man and relate to Gilgamesh.
Bull of Heaven
Was sent from the gods to kill Gilgamesh and Enkidu
Epic
A long narrative poem, records deeds, larger-than-life hero, embodies culture and society.