The Epic of Gilgamesh

What do the repeated references to cedar trees and Humbaba’s offer of them in exchange for his life suggest about their value to this culture?

The Death of Enkidu

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In this culture, cedar trees were revered and priceless, as evident in Humbaba's offer to exchange them for his life.

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Epic of Gilgamesh

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