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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ishtar</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Sinbad</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Grand Vizier</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Raksh</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Sohrab</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Shamhat</p> Signup and view all the answers

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