So the story goes on... Gilgamesh comes back with Enkidu to the city of Uruk. Because of Gilgamesh's heroic actions and handsomeness, the goddess, Ishtar, falls in love with him. But, Gilgamesh rejects her and she punishes him for insulting her. She sends the Bull of Heaven to destroy the city of Uruk. The bull keeps on attacking simultaneously, but on its third try, Enkidu, along with Gilgamesh, destroy the bull and stop it from making any further damage. The hero, Gilgamesh of course, saves the day again with Enkidu.
Until now, the whole book is about Gilgamesh and his relationship with Enkidu. This tablet again shows the big bond shared by Gilgamesh and Enkidu. Only together, were they able to defeat the Bull of Heaven. Only together, were they able to bring peace back to the land of Uruk. Besides that, Gilgamesh even rejected the goddess, Ishtar, because the friendship with Enkidu was a lot more important. I personally think Gilgamesh and and Enkidu are going to end up living together forever... just saying.
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