10 Questions
What did Gilgamesh do before putting on clean clothes?
He washed out his marred hair and cleaned up his equipment.
What did Gilgamesh wrap himself in?
Regal garments.
What did Ishtar offer to do for Gilgamesh?
She offered to be his wife and grant him her lusciousness.
Who raised her eyes to the beauty of Gilgamesh?
Princess Ishtar.
What did Ishtar promise to harness for Gilgamesh?
A chariot of lapis lazuli and gold, with wheels of gold and 'horns' of electrum.
Match the following characters with their actions:
Gilgamesh = Placed his crown on his head Ishtar = Raised her eyes to the beauty of Gilgamesh Kings, lords, and princes = Bowed down beneath Gilgamesh Lullubu people = Brought produce as tribute
Match the following actions with the objects:
Washed out = His marred hair Threw off = His dirty clothes Fastened = The sash Harnessed = A chariot of lapis lazuli and gold
Match the following promises made by Ishtar with their descriptions:
Chariot = Of lapis lazuli and gold House = With the fragrance of cedar Tribute = The produce of the mountains and countryside Animals = She-goats will bear triplets, your ewes twins
Match the following actions to their outcomes:
Cleaning up his equipment = Putting on clean clothes Washing out his marred hair = Locks down over his back Fastening the sash = Wrapped himself in regal garments Putting his crown on his head = Ishtar raised her eyes to the beauty of Gilgamesh
Match the following characters with their proposals:
Ishtar = Be you my husband, and I will be your wife Gilgamesh = Placed his crown on his head Lullubu people = Will bring you the produce of the mountains and countryside as tribute Donkey under burden = Will overtake
Quiz: Test your knowledge of the Epic of Gilgamesh and its famous characters! Explore the captivating story of Gilgamesh, the legendary hero, and his encounter with the goddess Ishtar. Discover the epic tale and see how well you remember the details of this ancient masterpiece.
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