Question

read the excerpt from gilgamesh: a new english version.
they could hear humbabas terrifying roar.
gilgamesh stopped. he was trembling. tears
flowed down his cheeks. \o shamash,\ he cried,
\protect me on this dangerous journey.
remember me, help me, hear my prayer.\
they stood and listened. a moment passed.
then, from heaven, the voice of the god
called to gilgamesh: \hurry, attack,
attack humbaba while the time is right,
before he enters the depths of the forest\
what characteristic of an epic hero does the excerpt reveal?
○ willingness to endure a voyage
○ bravery and courage as a warrior
○ confidence in public speaking
○ connection to the supernatural

Explanation:

The excerpt shows Gilgamesh praying to the god Shamash for protection, and the god responds directly to him, guiding him to attack Humbaba. This interaction between the hero and a divine figure demonstrates a link to supernatural forces, which is a key epic hero trait. The other options do not fit: the excerpt does not focus on a long voyage, his fear shows he is not displaying bravery here, and public speaking is not mentioned.

Answer:

connection to the supernatural