Western civilization I

Western civilization I

Gilgamesh

A character who proposes a quest to Enkidu to cut down trees in the Cedar Forest.

Enkidu

A character who befriends Gilgamesh and goes on a quest with him.

Cedar Forest

The location where Gilgamesh and Enkidu decide to travel and cut down trees.

Guardians of the forest

A demon and the storm god guard the Cedar Forest.

Quest

The adventure undertaken by Gilgamesh and Enkidu to cut down trees for a city gate.

Gods' ownership

The trees in the Cedar Forest belong to the gods.

Sacrifice

Gilgamesh performs this ritual to seek favor from the gods before the quest.

League

A unit of distance used to describe how far Gilgamesh and Enkidu travel each day.

Dreams

What Enkidu experiences on their journey, which he can interpret.

Interpretation of Dreams

A skill Enkidu possesses that allows him to understand the significance of his dreams.