An Itroduction to the "Hero"

Gilgamesh seems to be a thorough epic. The story of a fearsome hero, strong, powerful, mighty in every way. This ultimate idol gives the impression of a greedy ruler, who only felt superior for his qualities. His people value him too much for what he really is. Probably Mesopotamians who were familiar to the book could accord better to the main character and the story itself, but for me is just an ancient story, with a meaning to be discovered.

This course is all about mankind past, present, and future. I look forward to this epic and forth filling the questions asked in the first class, even though until now I don’t see how they relate. ”Gilgamesh the strongest one of all, the perfect, the terror.” (pg.4), this citation makes my point, Gilgamesh is all about power and strength, for me a hero is about heart. Still, it doesn’t appear bad or anything, it is a key piece of history, basic for culture.