Who Were King Gilgamesh and Enkidu In the Ancient Mesopotamian Poem Epic of Gilgamesh?
Gilgamesh was a Mesopotamian king famous for his courage and skill in battle. But he was also a hard ruler who demanded absolute obedience from his subjects. Weary of his harsh rule, Gilgamesh’s people prayed to the goddess Aruru to create a monster to defeat Gilgamesh in combat. In response to the prayers, Aruru created Enkidu,
