Question

identifying a characteristic of an epic hero
\o shamash,\ gilgamesh cried,
\protect me on this dangerous journey.
remember me, help me, hear my prayer.\
they stood and listened. a moment passed.
then, from heaven, the voice of the god
called to gilgamesh: \hurry, attack,
attack humbaba while the time is right\
-gilgamesh: a new english version,
stephen mitchell
what characteristic of an epic hero does this passage
show?
the ability to embark on a long journeytthe ability to receive help from a supernatural forcetthe ability to speak with confidence

Explanation:

The passage shows Gilgamesh praying to Shamash (a god, a supernatural force) and receiving help (the god's voice giving him advice).

Answer:

the ability to receive help from a supernatural force