Essay: Epic of Gilgamesh

Sample Essay

Another very important instance of smell in the Epic of Gilgamesh occurs when Utnapishtim, who is the father of all mankind is highly thankful for the fact that he is saved from the flood. He saves himself from the flood by burning the sweet smelling myrtle and cedar wood. The sweet fragrance attracts the Gods and hence he is saved from a disastrous fate. Utnapishtim angers Enlil as he escapes death and Enlil condemns him and his wife to a life far away at the “mouth of the rivers.”

Another instance in the book where smell plays a part is when a harlot takes Enkidu to meet Gilgamesh for the first time and as part of her intentions to introduce Enkidu to Gilgamesh, she mentions the sweet smell of the villagers where Gilgamesh lives.

Smell and fragrances obviously played a big role in that time in life. It was used as a means of seduction, entrancement, and attraction and in other such ways.

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