The Journey Of Gilgamesh As A Hero's Journey

The death of Enkidu and his journey allows him to realize that he will not be able to reach full immortality because he is one third human. Even though Gilgamesh is able to escape death many times because he is not fully mortal, he knows that he will still face death eventually. Although Gilgamesh will eventually experience death, he realizes that he must be satisfied with not being fully immortal. Since Gilgamesh understands that he will not be able to avoid death, he realizes that he must start thinking about the responsibilities he has towards his people and that he must become and think like a better king. Works Cited George, A. R. The Epic of Gilgamesh: The Babylonian Epic Poem and Other Texts in Akkadian and Sumerian.

Beowulf was a character that was given or blessed by the gods to the people during his time to be a saviour against evil and to become a just ruler. Though the epic of Beowulf may have been over hyperbolized, the fact that many have sung tales of him dictates that he was a hero above all during his era, which leads to the point that Beowulf has done meritorious deeds to prove his existence. Heroes are mainly known for their adventures; Beowulf’s fame comes from his battles against monsters during his adventures. A character’s adventure is the very essence of how he can become a hero, and why he is deserving to be one. A hero’s worth and strength can only be determined through battles against their enemies.

For instance, "When crises arose, assemblies yielded the... ... middle of paper ... ...t was revealed long after Gilgamesh's death that he was actually considered a god. This helps explain his fear towards death. Gilgamesh wanted to physically be a great warrior until the end of time opposed to just another historic memory. Although it was not actually death he was afraid of, Gilgamesh feared the obliteration of his glory and honor. In conclusion, the values from ancient Mesopotamian culture correlate to those in The Epic of Gilgamesh.

The Mesopotamians thought a hero was someone with courage and bravery, who rise above all of the normal people. They were considered to be the part of God. The Epic of Gilgamesh centers on Gilgamesh, a man with superhuman qualities who struggles and searches for immortality and knowledge. Moreover the epic is about his grown to full maturity through this quest. Therefore who exactly is a hero and what is the role of the hero?

The Spear-Danes in days gone by and the kings who ruled them had courage and greatness. We have heard of those princes heroic campaigns" (Beowulf 41). Each of these kings had something wonderful about them, and something more came from the next that ruled. The first king mentioned in the story was Sheild Sheafson, "A foundling to start with, he would flourish later on as his powers waxed and his worth was proved" (Beowulf 41). He was an orphan taken in by others and over time he flourished into a great king.

Being born a demigod, he exemplifies the power and leadership of the gods before him (The History Channel, 2014). Of course, he also shows leadership in his moral decisions during the war against the Trojans. This is shown by his sense of grief and mercy when he is faced with the Trojan king, Priam (Fiero, 84). Achilles is also very moral in the way that he strictly follows the rules of the gods. While his story occurred so many years ago, his legacy has come to influence many people in today’s age.

Julius Caesar - A True Great Man Julius Caesar was undoubtedly a man who changed history. His life and its story have inspired generations of awe and scrupulous study. Many would argue he is the most influential man in recorded history. However, can the great Caesar truly be declared a ‘event-making man’, according to the criteria of the Great Man Theory? Did he truly influence the course of history through his own extraordinary acts of will and leadership?

Throughout history people long to find that inner-being who becomes enlightened with knowledge to acquire an everlasting existence. For one to search for everlasting life and conquer beast may merely be just a rhythm of life that has forever held to the test of time. For any man and every man can relate to a god, but the human mortality of temporary existence comes bleeding through at some point in time. Gilgamesh, Beowulf, and Odysseus all portrayed having god like qualities, yet their human mortality lead them to be remembered as heroes to their cultures and civilizations. Gilgamesh is a strong, powerful, arrogant leader that is two-thirds god and one part human.

The stories of epic heroes remain important to many cultures, the Greeks in particular. These tales of heroic men not only entertain, but they teach people about morals and values that most epic heroes exemplify, such as intelligence and bravery. To be an epic hero, characters are usually highly born, favored by the gods, perform great deeds, and have flaws. These tales are told in heightened style and occur in grand settings. Odysseus, the King of Ithaca, meets these traits and is considered a prime example of an epic hero.

Both of these men were granted certain strengths, Gilgamesh had physical, while Odysseus had mental strengths. Gilgamesh was a very self confident and at times that self confidence led to him to have little compassion for the people of Uruk at he beginning of the story. He was their king, but not their protector; he kills their sons and rapes their daughters. He felt like he was superior to others due to the fact that he was two-thirds god, his mother was a goddess Ninsun and one third human. This fact is the key to all of his actions.