1. Elements of the Hero‟s
Journey

2. 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

4. Quick Write
 Do 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?

5. Sacred Marriage
Hero 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

8. Quick Write
 Think 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”)

9. Pair and Share
Find 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”)