Epic of Gilgamesh Summary Quiz and Flashcards

Enkidu learns to be a man from the ______

Outraged by Gilgamesh's excesses, Enkidu challenges him in ______

Ishtar, the goddess of love, tries to punish Gilgamesh with the Bull of ______

Gilgamesh sets out to find Utnapishtim, the Mesopotamian ______

Gilgamesh encounters scorpion monsters on his journey to ______

Uta-napishti tests Gilgamesh by letting him stay awake for a ______

What significant challenge did Gilgamesh and Enkidu face during their journey to find Utnapishtim?

How did Ishtar attempt to punish Gilgamesh for rejecting her advances?

What was the consequence of Gilgamesh's failure in the test set by Uta-napishti?

How does Enkidu's death impact Gilgamesh's quest for eternal life?

Which deity was responsible for punishing one of the heroes after their adventures together?

What did Gilgamesh discover upon his return to Uruk besides the miraculous plant?

Gilgamesh Epic

Enkidu, a wild man, lives with animals until discovered by a hunter, who sends Shamhat, a prostitute, to tame him.
Enkidu learns to be a man from Shamhat and becomes outraged by Gilgamesh's excesses, challenging him in Uruk.
Gilgamesh and Enkidu fight a demon named Humbaba and steal forbidden trees.

Confrontation with Ishtar

Ishtar, the goddess of love, spurns Gilgamesh and tries to punish him with the Bull of Heaven, causing seven years of famine.
Gilgamesh and Enkidu kill the Bull of Heaven.

Death of Enkidu

Enkidu dies, suffering immensely and sharing his visions of the underworld with Gilgamesh.
Gilgamesh is heartbroken over Enkidu's death.

Quest for Immortality

Gilgamesh, grieving for Enkidu and fearing his own death, sets out to find Utnapishtim, the Mesopotamian Noah, who was granted eternal life by the gods.
He travels to Mashu, a twin-peaked mountain, where he encounters scorpion monsters and a tavern keeper.
Urshanabi takes Gilgamesh on a boat journey through the Waters of Death.

Meeting Utnapishtim

Uta-napishti shares the story of the flood and how the gods, after remorse, agreed to never destroy humankind again.
He is rewarded with eternal life, ensuring humankind continues despite death.

Test of Immortality

Gilgamesh struggles to live forever, but Uta-napishti tests him by letting him stay awake for a week, but Gilgamesh fails.

Return to Uruk

Gilgamesh returns to Uruk, where he discovers a miraculous plant that restores youth.

Explore the epic tale of Gilgamesh, a legendary Sumerian king, and his adventures with his wild companion Enkidu. Journey through their battles against powerful forces and their encounters with gods and demons.