Study Guide for “Gilgamesh” Vocabulary Quiz
arrogant – boastful; conceited
defy – disobeyed; challenge
destined – certain; decided ahead of time
downcast – discouraged; sad
fickle – changeable; uncertain
grappled – wrestled; struggled
justly – fairly; with respect
menace – threat; danger
mock – make fun of; insult
mortal – human
nobles – upper-class people
recounting – retelling
sacred – valuable; important
scurrying – scrambling; moving quickly
spite – hatred; ill will
summit – top; peak
tyrant – dictator; harsh or cruel ruler
unleashed – released; set free
wan – pale; sickly
warily – with care
Main characters
Anu- sky god ; king of the gods
Aruru – goddess of creation; creator of earth and people
Enkidu – Gilgamesh’s best friend
Gilgamesh – King of Uruk; son of the goddess Ninsum
Humbaba – monster who guards the Cedar Mountains
Ishtar – goddess of love
Ninsun – minor goddess known for her wisdom; mother of Gilgamish
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