The Epic of Gilgamesh | Enkidu

Gilgamesh's "second self and faithful companion. Arruru fashions Enkidu out of clay in the image of Anu. Enkidu is a "wild," primitive, or uncivilized man who has both the hardened physique and virtue of Ninurta, the god of war; the long hair of Ninursa, goddess of corn; and the hairy body of Samuqan, god of cattle. Enkidu runs freely with the animals and lives in the wilderness until he meets a Trapper, whose snares Enkidu has destroyed, at a well. The Trapper's father suggests that the Trapper bring a woman to appease the wild man sexually. After a courtesan initiates Enkidu into the...

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