1. The Power of Women in The Epic of Gilgamesh
Without his mother there to guide him, Gilgamesh would most likely not even understand why he had to go on this trip and how he would do so. ... Women are generally portrayed as good and pure in the story, making Enkkidu, a near-god, guiding men through their struggles, actually creating humans, and reacting negatively rarely. ... Goddesses are present throughout the book, constantly tweaking the outcome of events. ...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate