There are many different characteristics that make a person a true leader. Odysseus is a fictional character from a fantasy epic poem known as “The Odyssey.” He traveled on a twenty year journey with many men along with him but in the end all of his men perished; Odysseus can be classified as a leader and a hero along with a man named Ernest Shackleton. Shackleton is a real life man who went on an expedition to reach Antarctica in the years 1914 to 1916. He also had a whole crew with him for the journey and he saved all of them. When comparing leadership of these two men the three most important traits to take into consideration are confidence, balance between tasks and interpersonal relationships, and the ability to stay on track.…
Throughout the Epic, Gilgamesh was perceived in countless ways: an authoritarian who was power hungry, a bloke who transitioned into a mighty slayer of evil, a depleted broken man, and finally someone who had overcome countless obstacles, satisfied with his life. Gilgamesh first became introduced into the Epic as a dominant king who was two-thirds divine, one-third human; his father, a previous king and his mother a goddess. King Gilgamesh felt as if he was superior to the common folk. Believing that everything was supposed to be bestowed upon him, it caused an uproar in his life. Gilgamesh's first form was the primary condition that was to be seen in this work. He was a tyrant king who cared only for himself, and the citizens of Uruk felt…
Great strength is imperative to great leaders. Odysseus and Gilgamesh exhibit great strength through their relationship with the gods. Possibly a greater suggestion of their strength as leaders is their relationship with the gods and…
Outstanding leaders are often those who display distinguishing charactoristics of true statesmanship. They are not people who are arrogant enough to believe that they know everything about any one subject but instead, are humble and studious. Great leaders set clear cut and realistic goals. They are the kind of people who can see the big picture and scope out a path to get there, never waivering, with great confidence, they lead the way. They are not always the charming type but instead have a way about them of convincing others to join them or to understand their philosophy of the given situation. They are often likeable and seemingly outgoing. Usually great orators, however, not always the perfect writers, such as George Washington and not always with a loud enough voice, such as Patrick Henry.…
The Odyssey is an epic poem by Homer. The epic is about a king, Odysseus who rules Ithica, located in Greece. Odysseus is sent to the Trojan war. Odysseus and his men make many attempts to make their way home. Over a course of 10 years, Odysseus and his men make many dangerous, yet exciting journeys across the Mediterranean Sea. A good leader should have self-control, physical strength and a lot of perseverance. I think Odysseus shows those characteristics plenty of time throughout the epic.…
Which of the following pairs correctly identifies the subjects illustrated on the Royal Standard of Ur?…
Upon finishing the book The Epic of Gilgamesh, i believe most people would have some strong feelings about the former king of Uruk. Although the majority of those feelings may include regurgitation, anger, and despise; I on the other hand would like to argue why Gilgamesh was a good guy. Of course Gilgamesh had his flaws, but if you could look past the senseless raping of his own women and the constant fear he placed in the hearts of his own people on a daily basis, Gilgamesh is a relatively stand-up Demigod. It appears to me that Gilgamesh took on the responsibility of being king before he was mature enough to do so. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason, and if it weren't for Enkidu meeting Gilgamesh, maybe Gilgamesh never would have matured enough to gain the gratitude and praise of his people. Becoming immortal was ultimately what…
In Gilgamesh, we see several of Campbell’s stages of the heroic myth. We see Gilgamesh introduced in his ordinary world, he is called to adventure twice, he passes the first threshold, he meets several helpers and encounters tests, he reaches the innermost cave, endures the supreme ordeal, seizes the treasure, is resurrected, and returns home with the treasure.…
The Epic of Gilgamesh has many similarities with stories that come after its creation which leads us to believe it inspired those stories. One example of a story similar is the story of the great flood located in the Bible.…
In the story Gilgamesh, there are many different things that go on and different fascinating events. The people, events, and even the animals are very different and interesting to many people. In this story there is a main character named Gilgamesh and his friend named Enkidu. I think that Enkidu is very good at taking care of business and being the role model in this story. Therefor, I think that Enkidu is the more Heroic character in this story.…
Gilgamesh has unusual circumstances of his birth by being a god and a human along, with Gilgamesh born to become a king. According to Gilgamesh it states, “Gilgamesh was two- thirds God and one-third man” (28). Gilgamesh was unusual when he was born since, he was both God and human. Because of his unusual birth it meant that he's a still human and will eventually face death. But, Gilgamesh knowing that he can die any moment doesn't stop him from going on the adventures and fulfilling his quests. As a result Gilgamesh's birth is an aspect of him becoming a hero. The text states, “Gilgamesh was the renowned king of the city of Uruk. To his people, Gilgamesh was a tyrant who became a great hero” (28). In other words Gilgamesh was known to…
In the epic poem Gilgamesh, the main theme is Gilgamesh’s quest to defeat the demon that is in the back of every human’s mind at all times: death. His quest to defeat mankind’s penultimate battle proves futile in the end, yet could Gilgamesh be considered to be immortal in a different sense? Immortality can exist on two planes: both a physical and metaphorical world. Gilgamesh did fail is his quest to live tangibly forever, and therefore seeks everlasting life in an allegorical sense. If he could create something, an idea or an action that will be remembered forever, such as killing Humbaba, he too can live forever via this accomplishment. So, in a sense, Gilgamesh did actually succeed in his quest for eternal life.…
A moment, much like life, is not fully complete until one realizes that it is fleeting. The curse of man is that after being gifted with advanced intellect and comprehension, he is now fully knowledgeable of the impending demise about to be suffered by him and his kind. No other creature on his planet has such a burden to bear. The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them. Wisdom is learned by three distinct means: by reflection, which is noblest, is first; second, by imitation, which is by far the easiest of the three; and third by experience, which is the bitterest as it involves putting into practice your own method and weighing out their successes. With all the aspects of living that go on, one…
In ancient mythology, all the stories were similarly connected to each other. Two of these stories are the epic of Gilgamesh and the Iliad. In the Gilgamesh story he has to discover everything about himself on a journey. He tries to do great things before going on the true journey so that he would be remembered forever. Gilgamesh travels to the Cedar Forest to defeat Humbab in the name of glory. But Achilles on the other hand wants to die in a war and be remembered as a hero who died in battle. After Enkidu's and Patroclu's death, both heroes begin a personal journey. This journey is a direct reflection of their internal struggle and journey to become better and selfless leaders. But to reach this journey one must encounter a life changing experience which in this case was losing a best friend.…
There are some characteristics that most great kings have. All of the great kings did not have all of these characteristics, but they had some of them. Gilgamesh did not have many of these traits. Although he was a powerful king, he was not a great king. He had some good traits, such as being a leader, and fighting evil powers. He tormented his people, oppressed them them, exhausted them in daily life and in combat, and he gave himself the right to sleep with any unmarried woman.…