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| − | If she had actually gotten Gilgamesh to fall in love with her, there would be a question as to who would end up ruling. Perhaps Ishtar could have dominate over Gilgamesh and rule the city herself, or perhaps Gilgamesh would remain ruler by using his brute strength and the strength of Enkidu. From this question, a conflict brews as to whether Gilgamesh, holding political rule, would prevail against Ishtar, holding temple rule (since she is a goddess). | + | If she had actually gotten Gilgamesh to fall in love with her, there would be a question as to who would end up ruling. Perhaps Ishtar could have dominate over Gilgamesh and rule the city herself, or perhaps Gilgamesh would remain ruler by using his brute strength and the strength of Enkidu. From this question, a conflict brews as to whether Gilgamesh, holding political rule, would prevail against Ishtar, holding temple rule (since she is a goddess). Furthermore, if the Bull of Heaven ''had'' killed Gilgamesh, Ishtar could immediately have assumed the position of ruler of the city as well. |
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Revision as of 22:32, 31 October 2011
The Story Behind the Conflict
Ishtar, the goddess of love, procreation, and war, falls in love with Gilgamesh after his victorious battle against Humbaba, the forest demon. She lusts for him and his acceptance, but he turns her down. Enraged, she sends down the Bull of Heaven, which is promptly killed by Gilgamesh with the help of his companion, Enkidu.
Temple Power
If she had actually gotten Gilgamesh to fall in love with her, there would be a question as to who would end up ruling. Perhaps Ishtar could have dominate over Gilgamesh and rule the city herself, or perhaps Gilgamesh would remain ruler by using his brute strength and the strength of Enkidu. From this question, a conflict brews as to whether Gilgamesh, holding political rule, would prevail against Ishtar, holding temple rule (since she is a goddess). Furthermore, if the Bull of Heaven had killed Gilgamesh, Ishtar could immediately have assumed the position of ruler of the city as well.
