The Epic of Gilgamesh

Gilgamesh responds that it is not time for his death. In this speech we can visualize some of the funeral customs of the people of Uruk. List three of those custom

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In Enkidu's case

Gilgamesh cuts his long hair and tears off his fancy clothes and jewelry.

A statue of Enkidu out of precious materials.

The rest of his funeral rights are missing from the text.