Characters in the Epic of Gilgamesh

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Who is the temple prostitute that civilizes Enkidu in the Epic of Gilgamesh?

  • Ishtar
  • Shamhat (correct)
  • Scheherazade
  • Siduri

In the 1,001 Nights, who is the clever storyteller who saves herself through tales?

  • Aladdin
  • Scheherazade (correct)
  • Dinarzade
  • Shahzenan

Which character from the 1,001 Nights is famous for encountering the trapped jinn?

  • Shahriar
  • Alibaba (correct)
  • Aladdin
  • Sinbad

Who is the chief god in the Sumerian pantheon mentioned in the Epic of Gilgamesh?

<p>Enlil (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tragic event occurs to Sohrab in the Rostam/Sohrab myth?

<p>He is killed by his father (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the boatman that assists Gilgamesh in his quest according to the Epic of Gilgamesh?

<p>Urshanabi (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Epic of Gilgamesh, who is the goddess that propositions Gilgamesh?

<p>Ishtar (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which character from the 1,001 Nights is known for being an adventurous sailor with fantastical tales?

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Who is the grand vizier in the tales of 1,001 Nights or Arabian Nights?

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Which character in Rostam/Sohrab mythology is a demon in Persian mythology?

<p>Raksh (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the son of Rostam tragically killed by his father in Persian mythology?

<p>Sohrab (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which character from Epic of Gilgamesh is a temple prostitute who civilizes Enkidu?

<p>Shamhat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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