The hero Gilgamesh is occupied with fear of death throughout the epic (George XIII). ... Gilgamesh was terrifying his subjects and the gods created Enkidu to "be a match for the storm of his heartso Uruk may be rested" (Gilgamesh 1.98-100). ... Enkidu becomes the protector and hero subservient to Gilgamesh, and Gilgamesh gains a friend whom he loves like a brother. ... Gilgamesh also reveals an importaffnt aspect of his personality in his reactions to these dreams, and Enkidu serves to put them in a practical perspective for Gilgamesh. ... After defeating Humbaba Gilgamesh offends I...

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