... on mortality by means of the way he reacts to the death of Enkidu, as well as Enkidu's views on death and heroism, which we may take to be in line with Gilgamesh's views because of their closeness. At his impending doom Enkidu first curses various people who had "civilized" him and paved the way for the fate which ... , he was granted the divine honor of an immortal wife and a blessed happy life, whereas Achilles will have a short life of pain. He does at this point come back into line with the reality of his mortal existence, by acknowledging the respect due to the gods and following wh...

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