Question

read the excerpt from gilgamesh: a new english version. they could hear humbabas terrifying roar. gilgamesh stopped. he was trembling. tears flowed down his cheeks. o shamash, he 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, before he enters the depths of the forest. what characteristic of an epic hero does the excerpt reveal? willingness to endure a voyage bravery and courage as a warrior confidence in public speaking connection to the supernatural

Explanation:

The excerpt shows Gilgamesh calling to the god Shamash for help and then receiving a response from the god. This indicates a connection between Gilgamesh (the epic hero) and the supernatural (the god). The other options:

• "Willingness to endure a voyage" is not the main focus here as the key element is the interaction with the god.
• "Bravery and courage as a warrior" - while Gilgamesh may be a warrior, the text emphasizes the divine communication more.
• "Confidence in public speaking" is not relevant to the text which is about a divine encounter.

Answer:

connection to the supernatural