Question

read the excerpt from gilgamesh: a new english version
gilgamesh and enkidu charged at humbaba like two wild bulls.
the monster let out a deafening cry,
his roar boomed forth like a blast of thunder,
he stamped and the ground burst open, his steps split the mountains of lebanon,
the clouds turned black, a sulfurous fog descended on them and made their eyes ache.
then shamash threw strong winds at humbaba,
the south wind, the north wind, the east and the west,
storm wind, gale wind, hurricane, tornado,
to pin him down and paralyze his steps.
he could not move forward, could not retreat.
gilgamesh saw it, he leaped upon him,
he held a knife to humbabas throat.

what characteristics of an epic hero does gilgamesh exhibit in the excerpt? select 2 options.
□ compassion for his enemy
□ courage in battle
□ endurance in travel
□ connection to supernatural help
□ humility in defeat

Explanation:

1. Gilgamesh charges the monster Humbaba directly, showing fearlessness in combat, which fits "courage in battle".
2. The sun god Shamash sends powerful winds to disable Humbaba, and Gilgamesh uses this supernatural aid to strike, showing his "connection to supernatural help". The other options do not match: there is no compassion for Humbaba, no focus on travel endurance, and no humility in defeat.

Answer:

• courage in battle
• connection to supernatural help