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Enkidu
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Enkidu was a legendary figure in ancient Mesopotamian mythology, wartime comrade and friend of Gilgamesh, king of Uruk. Their exploits were composed in Sumerian poems and in the Akkadian Epic of Gilga
Enkidu, Gilgamesh's friend. From Ur, Iraq, 2027 1763 BCE. Iraq Museum
Enkidu, Gilgamesh's friend. From Ur, Iraq, 2027 1763 BCE. Iraq Museum
Fighting scene between a beast and a man with horns, hooves and a tail, who has been compared to the Mesopotamian bull-man, suggestive of Indus–Mesopo
Fighting scene between a beast and a man with horns, hooves and a tail, who has been compared to the Mesopotamian bull-man, suggestive of Indus–Mesopotamia relations. Mohenjo-daro (seal 1357), Indus Valley civilization.
Bronze sword with hilt depicting Gilgamesh and Enkidu slaying Humbaba (1200-800 BC)
Bronze sword with hilt depicting Gilgamesh and Enkidu slaying Humbaba (1200-800 BC)
Cylinder seal with Enkidu vanquishing the Bull of Heaven - Walters 42786 - Side G
Cylinder seal with Enkidu vanquishing the Bull of Heaven - Walters 42786 - Side G
Humbaba
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Humbaba, originally known as Ḫuwawa in Sumerian, was a figure in Mesopotamian mythology. The origin and meaning of his name are unknown. He was portrayed as an anthropomorphic figure comparable to an
Enkidu
…poem. In the epic, Enkidu is created as a rival to king Gilgamesh, who tyrannizes his people, but they become friends and together slay the monster Humbaba and the Bull of Heaven; because of this, Enkidu is punished and dies, representing the mighty hero who dies early. The deep, tragic loss of Enkidu…
Old Babylonian terracotta plaque depicting Humbaba from the Louvre
Old Babylonian terracotta plaque depicting Humbaba from the Louvre
Gilgamesh and Enkidu slaying Humbaba at the Cedar Forest (from Iraq, 19th–17th century BCE, Vorderasiatisches Museum Berlin)
Gilgamesh and Enkidu slaying Humbaba at the Cedar Forest (from Iraq, 19th–17th century BCE, Vorderasiatisches Museum Berlin)
The Sulaymaniyah Museum copy of tablet V of the Epic of Gilgamesh, describing the encounter with Humbaba.
The Sulaymaniyah Museum copy of tablet V of the Epic of Gilgamesh, describing the encounter with Humbaba.
Terracotta Humbaba mask from Ur, Iraq. 2004–1595 BCE. Sulaymaniyah Museum, Iraq
Terracotta Humbaba mask from Ur, Iraq. 2004–1595 BCE. Sulaymaniyah Museum, Iraq