gilgamesh Flashcards
1
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Enlil
A
Can’t stand the clamor and uproar made by man
2
Q
Ea
A
Made an oath not to hurt mankind
3
Q
Urshanabi
A
Ferryman; Gilgamesh’s companion after Enkidu dies
4
Q
Jove
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Walked on earth to see the evil of mankind
5
Q
Pyrrah
A
Throws stones behind which become women
6
Q
Ishtar
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Inana
7
Q
Cedar Forest
A
Home of Humbaba
8
Q
Faraway
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Home of Upnapishtim
9
Q
Scorpion man
A
Character who recognizes Gilgamesh as part god
10
Q
Lament
A
A cry or complaint of sorrowful nature
11
Q
Harlot
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Teaches civilized behavior
12
Q
Shamash
A
Promises the wind
13
Q
Neti
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Guards the gates of the netherworld
14
Q
Gilgamesh
A
Fights Humbaba, tries to find immortality; kills the Bull of Heaven
15
Q
Trapper
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found Enkidu at the waterhole
16
Q
Ninsun
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Asks Shamash why he gave Gilgamesh his wanderlust