Gilgamesh & The Hero's Journey

Gilgamesh experiences miraculous tests or ordeals, i.e.: the lions, man-scorpions, a tiresome journey, etc.

• Call to Adventure

• Road of Trials

• Belly of the Whale

• Apotheosis

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Gilgamesh obtains the plant for immortality.

• Crossing the First Threshold

• The Ultimate Boon

• Encounters with Temptation

• Atonement with the Father

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Gilgamesh calls on Shamash to help him defeat Humbaba and Shamash assists by sending the thirteen winds.

• Supernatural Assistance

• Home/Beginnings

• Magic Flight

• Road of Trials

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Enkidu dies, and Gilgamesh grieves the loss of his friend for 7 days and nights.

• Belly of the Whale

• Crossing the Return Threshold

• Meeting with the Goddess

• Rescue from Without

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Gilgamesh falls victim to the temptation of sleep when posed with the task of staying awake for seven days.

• Meeting with the Goddess

• Supernatural Assistance

• Magic Flight

• Encounters with Temptation

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CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In the Garden of the Gods, Siduri shows Gilgamesh true perfection and encourages him to abandon his quest and enjoy life.

• Meeting with the Goddess

• Belly of the Whale

• The Ultimate Boon

• Atonement with the Father

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Utnapishtim gives Gilgamesh opportunities and wisdom. Gilgamesh fails his tasks and must endure his judgement and learn lessons.

• Meeting with the Goddess

• Crossing the Threshold

• Atonement with the Father

• Apotheosis

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Gilgamesh and Enkidu seek out the challenge of defeating Humbaba for glory.

• Road of Trials

• Call to Adventure

• Master of Two Worlds

• Apotheosis

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Gilgamesh embarks on his quest for immortality through the Twelve Leagues of Darkness.

• Belly of the Whale

• Rescue from Without

• Crossing the Threshold

• Meeting with the Goddess

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Urshanabi helps get Gilgamesh back home to Uruk.

• Rescue from Without

• Road of Trials

• Atonement with the Father

• Belly of the Whale

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9