Gilgamesh said, “Courage, dear brother,
this is no time to give in to fear.
We have come so far, across so many mountains,
and our journey is about to reach its goal.
You were raised in the wild, with your own
hands
you have killed marauding lions and wolves,
you are brave, your heart has been tested in
combat.
Though your arms feel weak now and your legs
tremble,
you are a warrior, you know what to do.”

–Gilgamesh: A New English Translation,
Stephen Mitchell

What conclusion about Gilgamesh can be drawn from this passage?


What evidence best supports this conclusion?