History

WHAT DOES THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH TELL US ABOUT OUR EARLIEST
CIVILIZATIONS’ REPRESENTATION OF THE HERO? In what way(s) does
Gilgamesh become a hero in the second half of the work? What has he achieved at the
end of the poem and why is this important? What is the function of a hero in society?
Remember to use the evidence in the epic to discuss your views.