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? Choose two correct answers.
Answer
A
humility in defeat
B
connection to supernatural help
C
compassion for his enemy
D
endurance in travel
E
courage in battle
Explanation
Gilgamesh charges into battle against Humbaba, a terrifying monster, and leaps at him with a knife, showing courage in battle. Shamash, a god, sends powerful winds that pin Humbaba down and help Gilgamesh, showing Gilgamesh’s connection to supernatural help. The excerpt does not show humility, compassion, or endurance in travel.
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