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The Epic of Gilgamesh (1) -Madison Kennedy
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Mesopotamians: People who contributed the first cities and schools, as well as the first writing system cuneiform.
Epic: Long, narrative poem about the adventures of a hero.
Mesopotamia: Modern day Iraq.
Immortal: Not subject to death; undying; the soul.
Timeless: Understood in all times; universal.
Gilgamesh: King of Uruk
Character Foil: Character who points out or emphasizes the qualities or characteristics of another character.
Quest: When a hero undertakes a long journey in search of something of value.
Enkidu: Gilgamesh’s character foil
Character Flaw: Usually overwhelming pride or impatience that may cause problems on a quest.
God: Gilgamesh was 2/3 this.
Mortality: The Death of Enkidu made Gilgamesh realize his own what.
Oxymoron: The phrase ‘Immortal Man’ is an example of what?
Mt Mashu: Dizzying heights and peaks, kept mortals away.
Burning deserts: Painfully hot distances traveled by Gilgamesh at the beginning of his quest.
Man Scorpions: Had deadly vision and allowed Gilgamesh to pass because of his reputation as king.
Tunnels: 26 mile long maze like area, pitch black with varying temperatures.
Waters of Death: Gilgamesh had to cut 120 poles out of trees to get over this.
Sleep test: Challenge from Utnapishtim to stay awake for 6 days and 7 nights
Plant of Youth: Utnapishtim’s wife convinced him to give this to Gilgamesh as a reward.
Epiphany: Sudden moment of realization.
Anu: Father of the gods
Ea: God of the waters and wisdom who saved Utnapishtm.
Enlil: God of storms who sent the flood.
Ereshkigal: Queen of the underworld.
The Epic of Gilgamesh (1) -Madison Kennedy
Across:3. | Father of the gods | 5. | When a hero undertakes a long journey in search of something of value. | 7. | King of Uruk | 10. | The phrase ‘Immortal Man’ is an example of what? | 11. | The Death of Enkidu made Gilgamesh realize his own what. | 18. | Queen of the underworld. | 19. | God of the waters and wisdom who saved Utnapishtm. | 20. | People who contributed the first cities and schools, as well as the first writing system cuneiform. | 22. | Painfully hot distances traveled by Gilgamesh at the beginning of his quest. | 24. | God of storms who sent the flood. | 25. | Character who points out or emphasizes the qualities or characteristics of another character. |
| | Down:1. | Dizzying heights and peaks, kept mortals away. | 2. | Had deadly vision and allowed Gilgamesh to pass because of his reputation as king. | 4. | Utnapishtim’s wife convinced him to give this to Gilgamesh as a reward. | 6. | Gilgamesh’s character foil | 8. | Gilgamesh had to cut 120 poles out of trees to get over this. | 9. | Gilgamesh was 2/3 this. | 12. | Modern day Iraq. | 13. | Challenge from Utnapishtim to stay awake for 6 days and 7 nights | 14. | Not subject to death; undying; the soul. | 15. | Usually overwhelming pride or impatience that may cause problems on a quest. | 16. | Sudden moment of realization. | 17. | Understood in all times; universal. | 21. | 26 mile long maze like area, pitch black with varying temperatures. | 23. | Long, narrative poem about the adventures of a hero. |
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The Epic of Gilgamesh (1) -Madison Kennedy
Across:3. | Father of the gods | 5. | When a hero undertakes a long journey in search of something of value. | 7. | King of Uruk | 10. | The phrase ‘Immortal Man’ is an example of what? | 11. | The Death of Enkidu made Gilgamesh realize his own what. | 18. | Queen of the underworld. | 19. | God of the waters and wisdom who saved Utnapishtm. | 20. | People who contributed the first cities and schools, as well as the first writing system cuneiform. | 22. | Painfully hot distances traveled by Gilgamesh at the beginning of his quest. | 24. | God of storms who sent the flood. | 25. | Character who points out or emphasizes the qualities or characteristics of another character. |
| | Down:1. | Dizzying heights and peaks, kept mortals away. | 2. | Had deadly vision and allowed Gilgamesh to pass because of his reputation as king. | 4. | Utnapishtim’s wife convinced him to give this to Gilgamesh as a reward. | 6. | Gilgamesh’s character foil | 8. | Gilgamesh had to cut 120 poles out of trees to get over this. | 9. | Gilgamesh was 2/3 this. | 12. | Modern day Iraq. | 13. | Challenge from Utnapishtim to stay awake for 6 days and 7 nights | 14. | Not subject to death; undying; the soul. | 15. | Usually overwhelming pride or impatience that may cause problems on a quest. | 16. | Sudden moment of realization. | 17. | Understood in all times; universal. | 21. | 26 mile long maze like area, pitch black with varying temperatures. | 23. | Long, narrative poem about the adventures of a hero. |
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