Question

In Tablet I, Aruru is summoned to create a partner for Gilgamesh. She creates Enkidu. How is Enkidu described prior to his encounter with Shamhat?

Answer 1

Hairy-bodied and muscular, Enkidu was raised by animals. Even after he joins the civilized world, he retains many of his undomesticated characteristics. Enkidu looks much like Gilgamesh and is almost his physical equal. He aspires to be Gilgamesh's rival but instead becomes his soul mate.