Gilgamish was the king and the most powerful human in Mesopotamia. His oppression towards the humans was irrational. Therefore the gods, who extremely disliked Gilgamesh for his actions, created a human who could perhaps destroy Gilgamesh. This human's name is Enkidu. He was born to the world as wild as the animals that roamed in the forests. A woman named Shamhat had powers that weakened the powers of Enkidu by sexual activity. After Enkidu agrees to have sexual intercourse with Shamhat his powers vanish. After Enkidu loses his powers, Shamhat agrees to show him the city and Gilgamish, the only man worthy of his friendship. They met when enkidu rejects Gilgameshs' tax on newly weds. They immediately battle after Enkidu blocks Gilamishs' entrance into his kingdom. They then become great friends. Teamed up they then battle Huwawa, the demon of the Cedar Forest. Enkidu mentally supports Gilgamesh and through his encouragement Gilgamesh is able to chop off Huwawas' head. They experience life together, and are willing to die for each other. Together they battle, the bull of Heaven, and defeat

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