The Sacrifices and Gains of Enkidu The Epic of Gilgamesh has many similarities to the biblical stories of the Old Testament. Enkidu, in the story of Gilgamesh, resembles Adam in the story of Adam and Eve by the sacrifices and gains made by both as they progress from a wild untamed and unwise creature to a man of wisdom and civilization. ... Enkidu is a friend to the animals and a protector of them. ... Enkidu does not seem to have a place that he belongs to. ... Most importantly, he finds a friend in Gilgamesh. ...

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A major parallel that can be seen is between Adam, and Gilgamesh and Enkidu. ... Adam not only parallels Gilgamesh, but he also parallels Enkidu. Enkidu and Adam were both made from the earth. Enkidu was made from clay, and Adam from dust. ... The gods responded by sending Enkidu, the closet human to his equal, to balance Gilgamesh's power. ...

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The Epic of Gilgamesh compares to the Bible in many different ways. ... In the epic, Aruru, the goddess of creation created a man called Enkidu, she molded him out of clay. Enkidu was the keeper of the forest and the brother to Gilgamesh. In Gilgamesh it seems like Enkidu wasn't given much care or time when he was created compared to in Genesis it makes it seem like God was oh so very careful in creating Adam and Eve. ... Gilgamesh finds the flower but is confronted by the snake and drops it. ...

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