In this manner the epic of Gilgamesh lends itself to analyses, particularly when surveying the representation of the anima. ... In this vein Siduri, and Ishtar may be viewed as the anima manifest within the myth of Gilgamesh; moreover, Gilgamesh's final acceptance of his mortality and the ineffability of the eternal may be viewed as a reflection of the individual's relationship with the Collective Unconscious. ... The epic of Gilgamesh presents Ishtar as a seductive goddess who at one point lusts for Gilgamesh himself. ... When viewing the role of Siduri in the "Epic of Gilgam...

• Word Count: 874
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Graduate