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Should The Gods Have Killed Enkidu
I believe the gods should have killed Enkidu for these three reasons. Enkidu showed no compassion or mercy to Huwawa and/or the Bull of Heaven when fighting them, Gilgamesh was the real hero, and Enkidu was the helper/friend, and lastly, Enkidu wasn’t beloved by the gods, but Gilgamesh was. The gods should have killed Enkidu, because he didn’t show any compassion or mercy to Huwawa and/or the Bull of Heaven, when fighting the beasts, in their separate battles. Secondly, I believe the gods should have killed Enkidu, because Gilgamesh was the real hero, whereas Enkidu was just the helper/friend. Lastly, Enkidu wasn’t beloved of the gods, but Gilgamesh was, which is another reason why the gods should have killed Enkidu. In conclusion, the gods
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