"O Shamash," [Gilgamesh] cried,
"protect me on this dangerous journey.
Remember me, help me, hear my prayer."
They stood and listened. A moment passed.
Then, from heaven, the voice of the god
called to Gilgamesh: "Hurry, attack,
attack Humbaba while the time is right"
–Gilgamesh: A New English Version,
Stephen Mitchell
What characteristic of an epic hero does this passage show?
the ability to embark on a long journey
the ability to receive help from a supernatural force
the ability to speak with confidence
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the ability to receive help from a supernatural force
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