In the Sumerian culture, a “prostitute” was also a temple priestess, so there is something religious about Enkidu’s encounter with the prostitute. Compare Enkidu before and after this encounter, and explain its deeper meaning.

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The Epic of Gilgamesh

In the Sumerian culture, a “prostitute” was also a temple priestess, so there is something religious about Enkidu’s encounter with the prostitute. Compare Enkidu before and after this encounter, and explain its deeper meaning.

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Asked by Cookie C #632204 on 3/29/2017 9:08 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 3/29/2017 9:14 PM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 3/29/2017 9:14 PM

In Sumerian culture, the temple priestess or prostitute was a channel or conduit to divinity. Enkidu's encounter has nothing to do with immorality..... sexual encounters, particularly in regard to the priestess, were a connection with the goddess.

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