Question

Enkidu said, "Don't worry, my friend, the dream you had is a favorable one. The eagle that you saw, with a lion's head, stands for Humbaba. Though it dived straight toward you and terrifying flames shot from its mouth, nothing could cause you harm. The young man who came to your rescue was our lord, Shamash. He will stand beside us when the monster attacks. Whatever happens, we will prevail." Gilgamesh, happy with his good dream, smiled, and his face lit up with pleasure. Theme One: Dreams have valuable meanings. What other theme is addressed in the excerpt? Imaginary monsters pose no threat. People can depend on their god(s). One must be prepared for battle. Happiness leads to great success.

Answer 1

Answer:

People can depend on their god(s).

Explanation:

The Epic of Gilgamesh is an Akkadian tale about Gilgamesh, the epic hero king of Uruk. The story follows him and his friend Enkidu on their dangerous journeys and quests.

Based on the given passage, it is evident that there is a certain belief in the gods for protection and at times luck. As Enkidu said, the eagle that Gilgamesh saw in his dream may seem like it is going straight for him, but in truth, (dream interpreted), it means that the lord Shamash will protect him from the "terrifying flames" out of the eagle's mouth. This shows that people can depend on their god(s) for protection and help in times of need.

Thus, the correct answer is the second option.