Which statement best paraphrases these sentences from the text? Frightened, Gilgamesh pleads with the god Shamash to protect him during this dangerous journey. Trembling and crying, Gilgamesh honors Shamash so that Shamash will grant his wish. Gilgamesh shows great respect for the god Shamash by praying to him for protection. Shamash is a powerful god, so Gilgamesh asks him to provide safety as he faces great danger.
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The Expert from Gilgamesh: A New English Version
" Gilgamesh stopped. He was trembling. Tears
flowed down his cheeks. "O Shamash,” he cried,
"protect me on this dangerous journey.
Remember me, help me, hear my prayer.”
The answer is A. Frightened, Gilgamesh pleads with the god Shamash to protect him during this dangerous journey.
Gilgamesh: A New English Version is a translation of the epic poem Gilgamesh.
About Gilgamesh
- In the epic, Gilgamesh and his friend Enkidu fight against Humbaba a monstrous giant during their journey and face many obstacles.
Explanation
- The lines tears flowed down his cheeks show the fear of Gilgamesh and
- The words of Gilgamesh, Remember me, help me, hear my prayer brings out how he pleads the god Shamash to protect him on his dangerous journey.