1. The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Illiad
The Epic of Gilgamesh begins by describing Gilgamesh as a man who travelled the world but found no man to be his match, as a man so blessed by the Gods he lorded over all men he led, their property and their wives (Epic of Gilgamesh Chapter 1). ... Another example of cordial interaction between gods and man is seen when Gilgamesh explains his dream regarding the creation of Enkidu to his mother who is a goddess and she gives advice on how to interpret the dream (Epic of Gilgamesh Chapter 1). In another example we witness a more personal and direct interaction between a god and a mortal man. .....
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate