Question

What evidence from Gilgamesh: A New English Version best supports the conclusion that Gilgamesh is an epic hero? Select 3 options. Gilgamesh said, “Courage, dear brother, / this is no time to give in to fear.” Dread surged through Gilgamesh, terror flooded / his muscles, his heart froze, his mouth went dry, / his legs shook, his feet were rooted to the ground. Gilgamesh felt his courage return. / They charged at Humbaba like two wild bulls. Gilgamesh dropped his axe, appalled. / Enkidu said, “Courage, dear friend, / Close your ears to Humbaba’s curses.” He yelled, he lifted / his massive axe, he swung it, it tore / into Humbaba’s neck

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Gilgamesh said, "courage, dear brother, / this is no time to give in to fear."

Gilgamesh felt his courage return. / they charged at Humbaba like two wild bulls.

He yelled, he lifted / his massive axe, he swung it, it tore / into Humbaba's neck

Step-by-step explanation:

An epic hero is the main protagonist of a story that is usually on a quest and has supernatural help from gods, or deities or even has extraordinary abilities of his own which help him achieve his quest.

Gilgamesh is a good example of an epic hero because he has help from Enkidu in defeating Humbaba.

The lines that show characteristics of an epic hero is enormous courage and composure, loyalty, physical strength, etc.