Analysis and Comparison of Two Epic Characters Gilgamesh and Enkidu

In the epic of Gilgamesh, there are many complex characters. The poet introduced and created Enkidu to serve as a foil and contrast the protagonist of the epic Gilgamesh.

The epic describes Gilgamesh as god and man. He is two-thirds god, and one-third man. Enkidu was an animal and man. He was born as a wild savage. He lives with the animals in the forest. The gods transform him into a human by changing him body and mind. This is the story of their becoming human together. Enkidu is a very loyal man. He shows great loyalty to Gilgamesh. He is brave and smart as well. He helps Gilgamesh fight against the nature and animals. Enkidu gives belief and confidence to Gilgamesh when something is going wrong and an undertaking seems impossible. He motivates and moves Gilgamesh to go further and even further.

The creation of Enkidu in the epic shows the ultimate and almighty power of the gods and the impuissance of human. A hero