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Essay / Similarities between Gilgamesh and the Odyssey
Arrogant, violent, harsh and without self-control are selfish behaviors and characteristics attributed to the king, in which all this opened the doors to people's discontent and dissatisfaction. Gilgamesh's behavior guided him toward destruction. This self-centered manner blinded Gilgamesh from the reality his conscience was trying to make him see. For example, Gilgamesh tried to strike Ishtar during their second adventure in the Cedar Forest with Enkidu. Ishtar cannot handle Gilgamesh's harsh rejection and provoked him to send the Bull of Heaven against the people of Uruk. Although they succeeded, it caused terrible damage to his kingdom and resulted in the painful death of