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Fighting for Friendship in the Epic "Gilgamesh"
Summary: In the epic poem "Gilgamesh," a friendship forms between the Uruk king Gilgamesh and Enkidu, as after the two men fight, Gilgamesh discovers. This friendship causes Gilgamesh to change his ways forever; once an arrogant king who behaved like an animal, Gilgamesh became a loving, moral man who finally understood the true value of friendship and the true meaning of being civilized.
The epic of Gilgamesh opens with the people of Uruk unhappy about Gilgamesh's behavior. He sends all boys off to war and no virgin is left to her groom because Gilgamesh must have them first. The people appeal to the gods and Aruru, goddess of creation, fashions Enkidu. Her intentions are to create someone who can resist Gilgamesh, although Enkidu first acts as a wild beast grazing in the fields and protecting the other animals. A harlot is called for to civilize Enkidu and after sleeping with her he realizes he is forever changed and now must go to fulfill his destiny. He travels to Uruk to challenge Gilgamesh. Although Gilgamesh wins, he is forever changed and gains a true friend. What is the meaning of the friendship between Gilgamesh and Enkidu for an understanding of the epic Gilgamesh"
When Enkidu is found eating, living with, and protecting...
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