Does only one Mentor (Wise Old Man or Woman) exist, or, are there more?
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July 30, 2019What does the Epic of Gilgamesh tell us about the beliefs and values of ancient Mesopotamia?
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Question Description
Mentor (Wise Old Man or Woman) Archetype: The assigned Vogler reading instructs on how to this specific archetype in a story and it provides many examples of it in other works, particularly cinematic narrative. Which character (or, characters), best fit this archetype in The Epic of Gilgamesh? Does only one Mentor (Wise Old Man or Woman) exist, or, are there more? If more than one exists, who is the primary Mentor (Wise Old Man or Woman) for this half of the narrative (chapters 1-3)? Cite passages (use quotations and MLA parenthetical citations with page numbers) from both Vogler and The Epic of Gilgamesh to fully support your answer.
