Enkidu said, "By your great strength

you have killed Humbaba, the forest’s watchman.

What could bring you dishonor now?

We have chopped down the trees of the Cedar Forest,

we have brought to earth the highest of the trees,

the cedar whose top once pierced the sky.

–Gilgamesh: A New English Version,
Stephen Mitchell

Which detail best shows that Gilgamesh is a great warrior?

"By your great strength / you have killed Humbaba"
"What could bring you dishonor now?"
"We have chopped down the trees of the Cedar Forest"
"we have brought to earth the highest of the trees"

1 answer

"By your great strength / you have killed Humbaba" - This detail best shows that Gilgamesh is a great warrior because it highlights his strength and ability to defeat formidable opponents. Killing Humbaba, the forest's watchman, demonstrates Gilgamesh's prowess in battle and his ability to overcome powerful enemies.