A firefighter enters a burning building to rescue a young girl trapped on the top floor. A mighty superhero easily lifts a gigantic monster off the ground and throws him into the bottomless pit. A scientist uses his knowledge of medicine to create an antidote for a deadly epidemic. Heroes in different stories are often described as people who are courageous, strong, or wise. One particular anecdote that illustrates the perfect example of such a …showed first 75 words of 710 total…

…showed last 75 words of 710 total…the success of their journey and the assurance of his allegiance to the king of Uruk. <Tab/>Enkidu and Gilgamesh certainly contrast each other. Though similarly gifted by the gods, Enkidu possesses a greater understanding than Gilgamesh, which constitutes him as the better hero. He acknowledges the importance of respect, humility, and camaraderie. Without Enkidu, Gilgamesh would have remained a tyrannical king instead of becoming the great hero that he is.