1. Gilgamesh and Achilles
These epic stories Gilgamesh from the "Epic of Gilgamesh", and Achilles from "Homer's Iliad" transpired in two different eras, their lives both had a surprising number of common points. ... Achilles, is known as the greatest and fastest hero on the Greek side during the Trojan War, and is also the subject of Homer's great epic poem about the Trojan War, the Iliad. ... ("The Epic of Gilgamesh" 39). ... He hovered around him line an eagle (The Epic of Gilgamesh, 71). ... Gilgamesh learns that "man's life is short; at any moment it can be snapped, like a re...
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- Approx Pages: 7
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- Grade Level: High School