Patel Darshan Patel Mr. O’Brien Pd. 6 English 10, 5.0 November 8, 2008 Gilgamesh, a modern day hero?         A modern day hero can be defined as someone who is looked up to by others, and possesses qualities of courage, and physical and mental strength. One who follows integrity, loyalty, and maintains the limits. In the epic of Gilgamesh, the main character, Gilgamesh, is a true hero because of the bravery, loyalty, and godliness that he displays throughout the story. By overcoming monsters and mountains, showing fidelity to his kingdom, and being a powerful and unbeatable warrior, Gilgamesh proves that he possesses the traits that define a true hero.         Gilgamesh, one-third mortal and two-thirds God, is portrayed as a strong and powerful leader of Uruk. In the beginning
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of the story, he fearlessly leads his tribe into battle and defeats everyone they come up against. Even such a mighty beast as Humbaba is no match for Gilgamesh’s potent strength. When his friend Enkidu dies, Gilgamesh exhibits true bravery by boldly entering the world of Gods in search of answers about life and death. Without worrying about the consequences of his choices, Gilgamesh always fights for what he believes in. He will do whatever it takes to fix a problem; he goes for the impossible and makes it possible. “No man born of woman has done what you have ...

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