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

• There is no indication of a long - term voyage endurance in this short excerpt.
• While Gilgamesh may be a warrior, the main focus here is on his interaction with the god, not just his bravery as a warrior (he is shown trembling initially).
• There is no mention of public speaking.

Answer:

connection to the supernatural