Topic > Similarities between Gilgamesh and the Odyssey

Arrogant, violent, harsh and lacking in self-control are selfish behaviors and characteristics attributed to the king, in which all these opened the doors to discontent and dissatisfaction of the people. Gilgamesh's behavior led to his destruction. This self-centered attitude blinded Gilgamesh from the reality his conscience tried to make him see. For example, Gilgamesh tried to strike Ishtar during their second adventure in the Cedar Forest with Enkidu. Ishtar cannot bear Gilgamesh's harsh rejection and is provoked into sending the Bull of Heaven against the people of Uruk. Although they succeeded, it caused terrible damage to his kingdom and resulted in the painful death of