Compare Gilgamesh to your favorite modern superhero (Batman, Black Panther, Wonder Woman, Thor, Jean Grey, etc.). What elements of Gilgamesh’s story are reflected in the story of the modern superhero? Consider, for instance, Gilgamesh’s origin story as someone who changes from dangerous force to become a great hero, his heroic struggle with Humbaba, his refusal to marry, the way that he deals with loss, and his fruitless quest to find the secret of immortality. Which of these elements can be found in the stories of the superheroes you like?
