Question

\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 journey the ability to receive help from a supernatural force the ability to speak with confidence

Explanation:

In the passage, Gilgamesh prays to Shamash (a god, a supernatural force) and then receives a response (help) from the god. The ability to embark on a long journey is not emphasized here as the focus is on the interaction with the supernatural. The ability to speak with confidence is also not the main point; the key is the communication with and receiving help from the supernatural.

Answer:

the ability to receive help from a supernatural force