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Elements of the Hero’s Journey
Apotheosis
“Deification,” or making into a god
The Hero becomes a god or is raised to a godlike stature, is exalted
Hero is worshipped as a god
Quick WriteDo you consider Gilgamesh to have
become a ‘god’ in this chapter? Do his actions make him godlike?
How does Gilgamesh’s rejection of a goddess tie into this idea, and how does it show his perception of himself?
Are there any contradictions you can think of between how a ‘god’ should be and between Gilgamesh?
Sacred MarriageHero often forms a special
connection with one character
Connection can serve as a motivation for the Hero to continue when all else seems hopeless
Sacred marriage can be literal
More often it is a symbolic union of two souls
Quick WriteThink about the relationship we’ve
seen between Gilgamesh and Enkidu. How has your perception of Gilgamesh been changed based on his reaction to Enkidu’s death?
How has Gilgamesh been changed as a result of his friend’s death?
Do you see Gilgamesh and Enkidu as “twins” in any way? (Think about Plato’s “other” and “The Good and Evil Twin”)
Pair and ShareFind someone you haven’t
talked with much yet in the class and share your answers!
How has your perception of Gilgamesh been changed based on his reaction to Enkidu’s death?
How has Gilgamesh been changed as a result of his friend’s death?
Do you see Gilgamesh and Enkidu as “twins” in any way? (Think about Plato’s “other” and “The Good and Evil Twin”)