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As Gilgamesh’s “equal” or “second self,” how does Enkidu represent the other side of Gilgamesh?

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Enkidu is a strong and uncultured “wild man created by the gods. He is as powerfull as Gilgamesh.

However Gilgamesh represents culture and education, Enkidu was raised in the wild, live in the forest with animals.

The gods sent Enkidu to help in Gilgamesh behaviour.

Enkidu's death changed completely Gilgamesh's life.

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