Gilgameshs Lesson in Humility in Fosters The Epic of Gilgamesh Essay

Gilgamesh was destined to perfection from birth. He was created as a prognosticate mortal, two thirds divine and one third human (5). He was a man destined to live a lavish life with each(prenominal) the riches a man could ever want. Unfortunately his arrogance and master key strength got in the way (Foster5). Gilgamesh was created by the graven images to be perfect in all(prenominal) regard. But what the gods couldnt prepare him for was life and human emotions, instinct etc. Gilgamesh create a wall that protected Uruk, his home (3). He was destined to live a life like a god among his people. Gods contend tug a war for the lack of better words with Gilgameshs life. They controlled every aspect. This is where all Gilgamesh journeys began and where they would all bring him back to in the end. Ninsun Gilgameshs mother prayed to Shamash, god of the sun asking him to protect Gilgamesh because he gave Gilgamesh a restless warmness (24). Gilgamesh from birth was to play out the go ds will and in doing so was ceaselessly on one quest or another. First he built the wall for Ishtar, then befriended Enkidu to make peace in Uruk because t...