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 Humbaba's throat.
What characteristics of an epic hero does Gilgamesh exhibit in the excerpt? Check all that apply.
compassion for his enemy
courage in battle
endurance in travel
connection to supernatural help
humility in defeat
Answer:
courage in battle
connection to supernatural help
Explanation:
An epic hero is the central character in a story or poem that accomplishes great tasks, usually with great strength, courage or help from the supernatural.
Gilgamesh showed his courage when he took on the great monster Humbaba and he also had supernatural help when Shamash intervened to help Gilgamesh defeat Humbaba.
