Enkidu Vs Gilgamesh

Gilgamesh is an epic fanfiction that depicts a powerful, yet destructive relationship. The text portrays the relationship between Gilgamesh and Enkidu, two Sumerian demi-Gods who develop a strong bond while confronting dangerous creatures. The Sumerian and Standard Babylonian versions of Gilgamesh depict two different perspectives of their relationship. The Sumerian portrays Gilgamesh and Enkidu as devoted servants of the Gods, in contrast, the Standard Babylonian version illustrates Gilgamesh and Enkidu’s quest for immortality. The applications of the ideologies in the essay “The Toy Soldiers from Leeds” by Mafalda Stasi, allows the comparison of both versions of Gilgamesh through the lens of intertextuality. The interrelationship between

Humbaba, Gilgamesh embarks on a journey to the Cedar Forest to collect timber for the roof beams for the Gods’ temple. The Sumerian and Babylonian version of Gilgamesh represent different motives for Gilgamesh and Enkidu’s journey to the Cedar Forest. The Sumerian version portrays them in the Cedar forest to get timber for the Gods’ temples. In contrast, the Standard Babylonian indicates that Gilgamesh’s life is passing by and has no heroic value to the city, so he must go to the Cedar Forest to defeat Humbaba. The differences between both versions demonstrate how fanfiction authors can deconstruct a text and allow the integration of a new plot. The Babylonian version criticizes the illustration of Gilgamesh as a hero by showing negative aspects of him. The reconstruction of the text indicates that “intertextuality is constitutive of slash, allowing authors to construct texts based on a shared universe” (17). Intertextuality allows authors to share characters, plot, and events to create similar or entirely different stories. Stasi’s indicates that intertextuality can be considered a commentary about a fandom. Also, it is notable that the Sumerian version of the text portrays Gilgamesh and Enkidu more religiously driven to accomplish their journey. In the Babylonian version of Gilgamesh, Enkidu and Gilgamesh are driven by their admiration and immortality. Both versions seem to reflect the opposite of each other. Due to this, The

In the Sumerian version, Gilgamesh and Enkidu are accompanied into the Cedar Forest by seven warriors to help them carry the timber back to the kingdom. The seven men interrupt Enkidu and Gilgamesh’s intimacy. In this version, Gilgamesh does not have a dream in the forest, which demonstrate that there is not an emotional connection between Gilgamesh and Enkidu. The author of the Babylonian version took Gilgamesh and Enkidu, put them in an isolated setting where Gilgamesh and Enkidu can demonstrate their fear and encourage for each other, just like couples. The decision to eliminate the warriors from the Standard Babylonian version of Gilgamesh, emphasize the relationship between Gilgamesh and Enkidu. The reader can appreciate the emotional connection that Enkidu and Gilgamesh share. The author of the standard Babylonian version wants to focus on the intimate relationship that Gilgamesh has built with Enkidu. The depiction of their relationship demonstrates that they share a love that goes beyond death. Gilgamesh loves, cherishes, and respects Enkidu. Throughout the story, Gilgamesh changes his attitude and becomes more