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The Epic of Gilgamesh 66-78 Reading Guide How does Enkidu die? What does Gilgamesh do to honor his friend before beginning his journey? - Once Gilgamesh and Enkidu kill Humbaba and cut down the biggest Cedar tree in the forest, Enkidu starts having these weird dreams about being cursed or having something bad done to him and ultimately dying. In the end he ends up being bedridden and sick and dies within a number of days. To honor him, Gilgamesh makes Enkidu a statue made of gold and lapis lazuli. Surely Gilgamesh has seen people die before, so why do you think he becomes afraid of death after Enkidu dies? - He becomes afraid of death after Enkidu dies because one, he lost his pretty much best friend to death, and two, Enkidu told him about his awful dreams about the underworld before he died and that frightened Gilgamesh especially since the dreams about Enkidu dying came true. What guardians challenge and question Gilgamesh at the mountains? - The guardians who challenge and question Gilgamesh in the mountains are the Scorpion monsters. What does Gilgamesh do in darkness? What is on the trees of the gods? Who is Siduri, and how does she react when she first sees Gilgamesh? - Siduri is a veiled barmaid that lives in a tavern by the edge of the sea. When she first sees Gilgamesh, she fears he is dangerous and shuts the door on him. What does Gilgamesh wear on his journey? What do you think this symbolizes? - On his journey, Gilgamesh wears animal skins. This symbolizes the love and respect he had for his dear friend Enkidu and he wants his legacy to live on through him. How would you summarize the advice Siduri gives Gilgamesh about mortality and how he should live? -

Who is Ur-Shanabi, and what is his job? - Urshanabi is the boatman of Utnapishtim and he lives deep in the forest guarding the

Stone Things and Urnu snakes....