Question

Read the following excerpt from the epic of gilgamesh. which phrase shows that gilgamesh ruled over a theocracy?

Answer 1

Answer:

D. "Two thirds they made him god and one third man"

Explanation:

In its initial sense, theocracy is a Greek-origin term meaning "divine government." In this sense, we define theocracy as any government in which justifications of a religious nature guide the formation of instituted power. In most cases, the political boss is seen as a direct representative of some deity or comes to assume the status of incarnate deity.  In the Epic of Gilgamesh the political chief is seen as a deity and this can be noted in the line "Two thirds made him god and a third man"

Answer 2

Correct answer:

D. "Two thirds they made him god and one third man"

A theocracy is rule by God or the gods.  In telling the origins of Gligamesh, it is said that he was created by and sent by the gods to rule.  Indeed, the gods made him two-thirds god to carry out divine rule among men.

The Epic of Gilgamesh comes from ancient Mesopotamia, dating back to around 2100 BC.  It is one of the oldest surviving examples of ancient literature, a compilation of poems telling the story of Gilgamesh,  king of the Mesopotamian city-state Uruk.