Consider the excerpt and theme from
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Gilgamesh: A
What other theme is addressed in the excerpt?
Enkidu said, "Don't worry, my friend,
O Imaginary monsters pose no threat.
the dream you had is a favorable one.
O People can depend on their god(s).
The eagle that you saw, with a lion's head,
• One must be prepared for battle.
stands for Humbaba.
Though it dived straight toward
• Happiness leads to great success.
you
and terrifying flames shot from its mouth,
nothing could cause you harm. The young man
who came to your rescue was our lord, Shamash.
He will stand beside us when the monster attacks.
Whatever happens, we will prevail."
Gilgamesh, happy with his good dream,
smiled, and his face lit up with pleasure.
Theme One: Dreams have valuable meanings. What other theme is addressed in the excerpt