I say that because it is more realistic to have rain for six days, six nights than for forty days, forty nights. ... the rains last forty days, forty nights. ... it rained for forty days, forty nights. ... Ea told Utnapishtim in a dream to build an arc because the gods were going to send a flood that was going to wipe out all of mankind. ... He told him to build an arc because he was going to have a flood fueled by forty days and forty nights of rain. ...

• Word Count: 945
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

The only reason Gilgamesh was spared is that he was informed of the flood by Ea, the water god, through a dream. ... Noah's story emphasized rain for forty days and forty nights. ... Gilgamesh's rainfall lasts for just six days and nights. ...

• Word Count: 1023
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

The only reason Gilgamesh was spared is that he was informed of the flood by Ea, the water god, through a dream. ... Noah's story emphasized rain for forty days and forty nights. ... Gilgamesh's rainfall lasts for just six days and nights. ...

• Word Count: 1025
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

True love and immortality in life would be a dream come true to many. ... Gilgamesh weeps for seven days and nights, thinking that his friend would come back: "On this very day I myself shall mourn you! ... The irony of the story is that Gilgamesh, who wanted to enjoy immortality, actually achieves his dream. ...

• Word Count: 1445
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

In this scene, Enkidu is presented with a woman and after seven days and seven nights together, Enkidu is completely changed, becoming civilized and abandoning his days roaming with the wild animals. ... From the very beginning of the story, Ninsun helps interpret Gilgamesh's dreams, which leads to Gilgamesh having the confidence to complete quests like destroying Humbaba. ...

• Word Count: 1389
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: Undergraduate