Analysis Of The Poem Utnapishtim Immortality - 1253 Words

Matthew Loper Ms Teresa Wells World Lit 2423 363 September 21, 2015 Utnapishtim Immortality Utnapishtim was granted immortality for the simple fact that Enlil hated him and wanted to punish him with eternal life. Utnapishtim was told by Ea that the flood was coming, and he knew that would be the end of mankind. Utnapishtim said to Ea â€Å"Your command, my lord, exactly as you said it, I shall faithfully execute.†(pg73 line 33) Ultimately he developed a plan to save himself and the people. His plan was to construct a huge boat and when the floods came the people would be on the boat and not be killed. Utnapishtim knew he had to have a plan in order for the construction of the boat to be completed. He was very smart with his plan and knew how to bring the people together and for the boat to be finished in time. In order for his plan to work he had to come up with a story to tell his people. He had to have a believable story so they would follow him and not think he was crazy. He asked Ea for advice on this matter, and asked what he should tell the people. He was told to tell the people that Enlil is angry with him and that he must find a new place to live. The story works and the people stand blindly behind him. For seven days straight Utnapishtim sacrificed a lamb or a bull in a celebratory manner and the people feasted until the bellies were full. There was also plenty of beer and wine to keep the people happy. After the 7 days the boat was complete. Enlil wanted to destroyShow MoreRelatedAthanasia: Human Impermanence and the Journey for Eternal Life in the Epic of Gilgamesh1740 Words   |  7 Pageswhereever I am and turn my step toward Utnapishtim, godchild of Ubaratutu† (Jackson â€Å"Gilgamesh Tablet IX† 4-9) Gilgamesh so much feared death that he threw away his honor as a warrior in order to obtain immortality. For centuries there have existed individuals who yearn for everlasting life. A journey that so many have traversed, but have failed in the attempt. The ideology surrounding immortality transcends time and a plethora of cultures. The theme, immortality appears in stories from the Epic ofRead MoreWeaknesses Of The Epic Of Gilgamesh1027 Words   |  5 Pagesreverse his destiny, Gilgamesh journeys from one end of the world to the other in hopes to find immortality. The poem of â€Å"El Cid† is about a gentleman who fights to reestablish his honor after being exiled from Spain upon accusation of treason. After conquering the Moorish settlements in Spain, El Cid is pardoned by the king and his daughters are married off to royal Spanish princes. However, upon deeper analysis of these epics, we begin to uncover the hidden weaknesses of these heroes. In the epic ofRead MoreA Critical Appraisal of: Beowulf and Gilgamesh Essay examples1640 Words   |  7 PagesBeowulf and Gilgamesh There are many differences and critical comparisons that can be drawn between the epics of Beowulf and Gilgamesh. Both are historical poems which shape their respected culture and both have major social, cultural, and political impacts on the development of western civilization literature and writing. Before any analysis is made, it is vital that some kind of a foundation be established so that a further, in-depth exploration of the complex nature of both narratives can beRead MoreImmorality In Gilgamesh2049 Words   |  9 PagesCedar Forest to defeat Humbaba. When Enkidu died, Gilgamesh had to deal with his own journey that’s when everything begins for him. He learned immortality from which he got from Utnapishtim. His journey ended when he had returned to Uruk. The second part of his journey was for wisdom. When Gilgamesh had to find Utnapishtim, he believes that it was for immortality. But it was impossible. It was not possible. Love was a big part of motivation erotic and platonic, had motivated a different in Gilgamesh