Human Characteristics In Gilgamesh Epic

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Another obvious proof that conform the existence of human characteristics in the epic is eating. Even though all living things in this world eat in order to survive, humans' style of eating differs them from the other living things such as animals. Only humans have unique traditions or methods of eating; however, this epic has a part where Enkidu a human was eating as animals because he was born and live between beasts. After Enkidu was prepared to challenge Gilgamesh, Shamash was preparing him to eat and become as humans when the harlot asked him to eat, "Enkidu ate the bread until he was sated. He drank seven juglets of the beer. His mood became relaxed.."(45). This moment classified Enkidu to be a part of humans field.