“

Humbaba’s mouth is fire; his roar the floodwater;

his breath is death. Enlil made him guardian
of the Cedar Forest, to frighten off the mortal

who would venture there. But who would venture
there? Humbaba’s mouth is fire; his roar

is the floodwater; he breathes and there is death.
He hears the slightest sound somewhere in the Forest.

Enlil made him terrifying guardian,
Whose mouth is fire, whose roar the floodwater.
—Tablet II

Respond to these questions today, January 30, 2012

  • What does the word HERO mean to you? Did Gilgamesh seem heroic to you? why, why not? Discuss among yourselves, by blogging and reblogging, why you would or would not classify Gilgamesh as a hero.
  • The word hero means someone who stands in the name of justice, a hero fights for what is right and is a role-model to society. Heros save the day, rescue the princess, beat the boss, save the world, or teaches 1st hour literature in Eton Academy. According to what a hero means to me Gilgamesh wouldn't be considered a hero, he may of built the walls but would a hero push people. A true hero wouldn't destroy a forest just to honor a brand new friendship. A true hero wouldn't be afraid of death, and would stray from being selfish. A hero stands for something greater than himself, Gilgamesh only stands for seeking eternal life. Persistent? Yes. Hero? No.
(Reblogged from podetronics)