A comparison of Genesis 1-3 and Gilgamesh (Tablet 1-2) as stories of Human
Origins
1) Describe the characteristics of
nature/Enkidu and those of civilization/ Gilgamesh
and the relationship between the two.
Are there parallels in Genesis?
2) How is a distinction created between
animals and humans in Gilgamesh? How in Genesis?
3) What are the stages of Enkidu's development to become a human? What are
Gilgamesh's?
4) Describe the relationship between men
and women in Gilgamesh versus in Genesis.
5) What is the source of consciousness
in Gilgamesh and in the Creation Story in the Bible (Genesis Chapter 1-3)?
6) Compare the companionship that is
created for Gilgamesh with the companionship
God creates for man or Adam?