Question

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 humbabas throat
what characteristics of an epic hero does gilgamesh exhibit in the excerpt? select 2 options
□ compassion for his enemy
□ courage in battle
□ endurance in travel
□ connection to supernatural help
□ humility in defeat

Explanation:

1. For "courage in battle": The excerpt shows Gilgamesh and Enkidu charging at Humbaba (a monster) and later Gilgamesh leaping upon him and holding a knife to his throat, demonstrating bravery in combat.
2. For "connection to supernatural help": The text says "Then Shamash threw strong winds at Humbaba..." Shamash is a deity, so this shows Gilgamesh has supernatural assistance in the battle.

• "Compassion for his enemy" is incorrect as there's no indication of pity for Humbaba.
• "Endurance in travel" is incorrect as the excerpt focuses on battle, not travel.
• "Humility in defeat" is incorrect as Gilgamesh is not defeated; he is attacking Humbaba.

Answer:

B. courage in battle
D. connection to supernatural help