Question

read the excerpt from gilgamesh: a new english version. at four hundred miles they stopped to eat, at a thousand miles they pitched their camp. they had traveled for just three days and nights, a six weeks journey for ordinary men. when the sun was setting, they dug a well, they filled their waterskins with fresh water, gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop what characteristic of an epic hero does the excerpt reveal? bravery in the face of danger willingness to endure a voyage ability to deliver compelling speeches tendency to seek supernatural assistance

Explanation:

The excerpt focuses on the journey of Gilgamesh and his companion. They traveled a long distance (equivalent to a six - weeks' journey for ordinary men) in just three days and nights. This emphasizes their endurance during the voyage. There is no mention of danger (so bravery in the face of danger is not shown), no speech is delivered (so ability to deliver compelling speeches is out), and no seeking of supernatural assistance (so that option is incorrect).

Answer:

willingness to endure a voyage