... understanding males as a dualistic counterpart to females, it makes sense why an embodiment of the anima would have much to share with a male protagonist. Unlike the covenant of the Hebrew God, one grounded in a promise and a personal relationship with his worshipers, the gods of Gilgamesh are dangerous for mortals. And although this may give the impression of negativity associated with the ... gods within this lore, it is necessary to consider the representations of the themes of eternity and immortality in this text. Admittedly, disobedience to a god or gods brings dire consequences. ...

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