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Hum 111: World Cultures 1


Choose one (1) of the following to discuss:

  • Identify two (2) specific concepts you learned in the course that surprised or intrigued you, and explain why.
  • Write three or four (3-4) sentences about your cultural event experience for Assignment 3 (attached).

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RUNNING HEAD: QUALITIES OF THE HERO COMPARING GILGAMESH AND ODYSSEUS 1 Week 7 Assignment George Geysimonyan Professor Lee Tasey Hum 111: World Cultures 1 2/8/18 QUALITIES OF THE HERO COMPARING GILGAMESH AND ODYSSEUS 2 QUALITIES OF THE HERO: COMPARING GILGAMESH AND ODYSSEUS Gilgamesh and Odysseus are incredible warriors from various eras who both looking for the importance of life. They are both highlighted in extraordinary legends; the Epic of Gilgamesh which was produced in early Mesopotamia and the Odyssey of Odysseus created toward the start of Greece. Both the Epic of Gilgamesh and in addition the Odyssey of Odysseus turned out to be extremely mainstream and important to antiquarians by they way they tended to religion, for example, their dispositions towards divine beings, meanings of legends and their perspectives on death and fellowship. COMPARISON BETWEEN GILGAMESH AND ODYSSEUS Both appear to be encompassed by occasions that require their specific aptitude to achieve. For Gilgamesh's situation, he is a warrior and just is equipped for testing Humbaba. On account of Odysseus he comes into a circumstance where he can utilize his insight to outmaneuver his foes and be triumphant. Both appear to draw in inconvenience and head towards peril energetically independent of whether they can survive it or not. On account of Gilgamesh, he discovers Humbaba and slaughter him for Shamash's purpose undeniably. On account of Odysseus, he neglects his men's recommendation to take the nourishment and leave, yet rather remains to perceive what might happen on the off chance that they stayed in the surrender. QUALITIES OF THE HERO COMPARING GILGAMESH AND ODYSSEUS 3 Both are never alone in their missions as both appear to have associates that are with them all through the whole ventures until the point that they accomplish triumph. Gilgamesh has Enkidu while Odysseus has his men. Both of these saints get into positions where achievement isn't ensured. On account of Gilgamesh, he is continually in question because of the fantasies he has that dependably paint troubling pictures of his destiny. It isn't till Enkidu consoles him that he can beat his questions. On account of Odysseus, he is caught in a give in with a monster that he can't slaughter without catching them in the surrender until the end of time. He at that point devises an arrangement that gets him and his outstanding group individuals out. Contrasts amongst Gilgamesh and Odysseus Gilgamesh constantly needs relief and furthermore help from his accomplice Enkidu. Enkidu goes about as an accomplice as he gives Gilgamesh direction each time giving him bona fide sentiments of quietness when he has questions. On the other hand, Odysseus takes essentially zero notice of understanding offered by his men, in any case, follows up individually on the condition h ends up in. Gilgamesh goes ahead on a respectable excursion to execute Humbaba for Shamash. Not in any manner like Odysseus who basically happens to be in an unfortunate spot and is essentially prodded by survival to succeed. QUALITIES OF THE HERO COMPARING GILGAMESH AND ODYSSEUS 4 Gilgamesh as far as anyone knows requires an extensive measure of assistance especially from the perfect creatures and totally depends on upon them to see him the distance to the complete of his main goal. Odysseus does not seem to approach the awesome creatures for help yet rather depends on upon his mind alone to win in any situation. SYNOPSIS OF ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIAN AND GREEK CULTURES The Mesopotamian culture can be said to depend vigorously on the assistance of their divine beings. With a consistent depiction of a legend who still requires the endorsement of the divine beings, the Mesopotamians appear to have a high respect for their divine beings. Gilgamesh is viewed as a man supported by the divine beings with huge power ready to slaughter beasts even the divine beings can't devastate themselves. In Odysseus story, the accentuation is set on the capacity of a man to be to beat his disasters without requiring the mediation of divine beings. It indicates even man can have the capacity to accomplish exceptional accomplishments with simply the utilization of his mind. It uncovers an independent culture revealing insight into knowledge and creative optimism. CURRENT CULTURE IDEALS These days, there are billions of individuals who have faith in destiny, karma, and fortunes to clarify occasions that happen in their lives. With the conviction that on the off chance that you are a decent individual great things will happen to you and in the event that you are incorrect the other way around, individuals live expecting divine reward or reprisal on their QUALITIES OF THE HERO COMPARING GILGAMESH AND ODYSSEUS 5 activities. These individuals have a tendency to have legends and good examples depicting these characteristics. Other individuals trust that they can achieve anything they need by utilizing their mind and insight and have a tendency to have good examples depicting these same characteristics. QUALITIES OF THE HERO COMPARING GILGAMESH AND ODYSSEUS 6 REFERENCES 1.Brennan, S. (2006). Classic legendary hero stories. Guilford, Conn.: Lyons Press. 2.Carne-Ross, D., and Haynes, K. (2010).classics and translation. Lewisburg: Bucknell University Press. 3.Gramlich, C. (2010). Bitter steel. [Place of production not identified]: Borgo Press.
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