Samson and Gilgamesh - Comparison

Samson and Gilgamesh Comparison and Contrast

In every culture, there are heroes. Though they are different, they also have

similar characteristics. Two such heroes are Samson, a biblical hero and Gilgamesh, from

the Mesopotamian epic. Both Samson and Gilgamesh share similarities in that they both

were warriors, were brave, and both men believed in a god or gods. However, they do

differ in wisdom, loyalty and mercifulness.

Samson and Gilgamesh, two heroes from the ancient world, have lots in

common. One common thing they both shared, is that they were both warriors.

Gilgamesh, was the king of Uruk in the lands of Mesopotamia. He went on journeys and

quests to fight evil creatures, monsters and his enemies. For example, in the Epic of

Gilgamesh, it tells a story of Gilgamesh going on a quest with his friend Enkidu, to get

rid of an evil monster, who guards the forest and Gilgamesh fights it bravely. Samson,

who is from the Bible (the book of Judges), is a great warrior as well. According to the

Bible, he was a man who was chosen by God, who had mighty strength and who fought

other tribes.

Two heroes from the ancient world, Samson and Gilgamesh have similarities

such as bravery. Gilgamesh, according to his epic, was a very brave man, who did

dangerous things that threatened his life. For instance, he went to find a way to have

immortal life, even though it was dangerous and could have killed him. He went on

journeys to far lands, he survived the big flood they had a long time ago, according to the

epic. Samson, was a very brave man too. He didn't fear anything or anyone; because of

the power the Lord gave him. In that they are both brave and fearless, we

know they share a similar characteristics.

Finally, the characteristic the two men share is that they both believe in God or

gods. Gilgamesh, as the reader can see from the Epic of Gilgamesh, believes in multiples

of gods. He talks to them and asks them questions or advises. The gods and goddesses

give orders and commands. Gilgamesh worships them and respects them. Samson, from

the bible, believe in God and he believed that no other god exists. He only believes in the

Lord,