The Epic of Gilgamesh was fascinating to read. After reading Epic of Gilgamesh, there is a better understanding of Babylonian culture. The values and the relationship between god and the Babylonians are throughout the book. With many examples for Gilgamesh journey, that represent the Babylonian culture.
The Epic of Gilgamesh reveals the values of the Babylonian. Their values are to worship the gods, having a hero, and building a relationship. For example, Gilgamesh hears of another half god/man named Enkidu living in the forest. Gilgamesh first saw Enkidu as some sort of competition and ask to see him. When there was trouble in the forest Gilgamesh and Enkidu built a relationship. Their relationship was as friends and companion in battle. When Enkidu dies from the wrath of a goddess, Gilgamesh grieves for his
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And embody the Epic of Gilgamesh. In the epic, Gilgamesh is a part man and part god. He belongs on earth, but after the death of Enkidu from the wrath of Isharu who sent a bull to kill both of them. Gilgamesh sets out on a long journey to find immortality. In Babylonian belief, immortality belongs to the gods. Gilgamesh told this on his journey that he cannot become immortal. The gods’ relationship between humanity is that they are ultimately superior. Even a half god and half man cannot become a god.
The relationship between man and god are important. But it can’t be forgotten that the ideals the Babylonians set for themselves are just as relevant. In the Epic of Gilgamesh, the Babylonians ideals don’t go unnoticed. An important ideal in the story of Gilgamesh is that their gods are superior in any situation. For example, Gilgamesh told about Ishtar foolishness as a goddess. He upset her and sent the Bull of Heaven to kill Gilgamesh. This showed how powerful the gods are to the Babylonians. The Babylonians respect the gods' wrath and accepted that they are to serve these