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From BSED 2D - Mesopotamian Mythology Flashcards

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1
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Gilgamesh’s best friend and companion.

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Enkidu

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The goddess of love and fertility.

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Ishtar

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The city ruled by Gilgamesh.

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Uruk

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The guardian of the Cedar Forest.

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Humbaba

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The goddess who sends the Bull of Heaven to punish Gilgamesh.

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Shamhat

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The boatman who helps Gilgamesh cross the Waters of Death.

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Urshanabi

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The god who grants eternal life to Utnapishtim.

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Utnapishtim

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The goddess who advises Gilgamesh on his journey to seek immortality.

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Siduri

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The god who warns Utnapishtim about the flood.

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Ea

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The god who creates Enkidu.

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Anu

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The god who protects Gilgamesh throughout is journey.

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Shamash

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The mother of Gilgamesh

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Ninsun

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13
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The temple prostitute who tames Enkidu.

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Enlil

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The god of the sun and justice.

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Aruru

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The god of the sky and ruler of the gods.

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Ishtar’s Bull

Note:
It’s actually Anu. Ishtar’s bull was sent to punish Gilgamesh for rejecting her advances.

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The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the oldest surviving works of literature, dating back to ancient ___.

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Mesopotamia

17
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It tells the story of Gilgamesh, the legendary king of ___, and his adventures. Initially portrayed as a ___, Gilgamesh undergoes transformation through his friendship with ___, a wild man created by the gods.

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Uruk; tyrant; Enkidu

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Together, they embark on heroic quests, including defeating ___, the guardian of the Cedar Forest, and the Bull of Heaven sent by the goddess ___.

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Humbaba; Ishtar

19
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However, tragedy strikes when Enkidu dies, leaving Gilgamesh devastated and on a quest for ___.

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immortality

20
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He seeks out ___, the only mortal granted ___ by the gods, hoping to learn the secret to living forever.

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Utnapishtim; eternal life

21
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Utnapishtim recounts the story of the ___, similar to the Biblical tale of ___, and reveals that true immortality is unattainable.

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Great Flood; Noah

22
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Gilgamesh returns to Uruk, realizing the value of his ___ and the importance of living a meaningful life. The epic explores themes of friendship, mortality, the ___, and the quest for immortality, offering insights into ancient Mesopotamian culture and beliefs.

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legacy; fear

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Ultimately, Gilgamesh learns that immortality lies not in physical longevity but in the ___ impact one leaves on the ___.

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lasting; world

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