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Similarities Between Gilgamesh And Enkidu

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A friendship are a bond that comes in with two humans that become close because they have similar goals or interest. The Epic of Gilgamesh is a story where two people from different places having different and similar similarities. Gilgamesh and Enkidu collect their bond from something much deeper and emotional within one another. The story makes readers realize that not all friendships are created the same and most friendships start with difficult and strange situations. Friendships can get emotional and painful at times, but by being there for this person no matter what shows how much you care.
Gilgamesh and Enkidu's friendship is very complex and it brings the Gods together. Gilgamesh was a man that was hurt and destroyed inside, trying to figure is life out. Enkidu was created by Aruru the goddess of creation to balance out Gilgamesh, and he was not having it so they had a fight and Enkidu did not fear him. After the fight, they kissed and became friends, “Gilgamesh bent his knees, with his other foot on the ground, his anger abated and he turned his chest away. They kissed each other and became friends.” (p.103) The fearlessness of Enkidu shocked Gilgamesh and his perspective of him changed, he had felt that maybe Enkidu could help him in many different ways than he could for himself. Gilgamesh was a terrible ruler, but he could never realize the effect he had on his people of his country. The goddess created Enkidu to be a reflection of him his soul mate, “You made

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