Part 1: Epic Poetry Flashcards
1
Q
epic
A
a long poem that tells the story of a hero
2
Q
legend
A
a story that is believed to be based on historical events
3
Q
repetition
A
the reappearance of words or phrases for effect
4
Q
structure
A
the way something is built, arranged, or organized
5
Q
Gilgamesh
A
the main hero in the Epic of Gilgamesh
6
Q
Enkidu
A
person sent to challenge Gilgamesh that becomes his friend on his adventure
7
Q
Humbaba
A
the monster that guards the Cedar Forest
8
Q
Cedar Forest
A
the place where Gilgamesh fights Humbaba
9
Q
Lugalbanda
A
Gilgamesh’s father
10
Q
Lord Shamash
A
The god that helps Gilgamesh on his adventure
