Friday, October 30, 2009

All classes (period 8 - you will have to wait until Monday...) due on Thursday, 11/5

Please answer these questions in your notebooks about the varying elements of Sumerian culture that shown through the epic of Gilgamesh?

What makes a good leader? Does Gilgamesh become one? how? What qualities does he exhibit?
How do the Sumerians feel about dreams?
What is the most important lesson Gilgamesh learns?
What do you feel is the most important lesson that Enkido learned was?
What is the meaning of life? What does this say about Sumerian culture?
What can you predict for Gilgamesh's future?

Gaining eternal life - flood mythology

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