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Two-thirds of it is God, [one-third is human].
The appearance of that body...
〔……〕……
(During this time, approximately three lines were missing.)
...Uruk... he [stole (？)]...
[A wild child (?),] with their head held high like a bison.
Translation Note
| Translation of terms in the sentence. | Translation note. |
|---|---|
| Bison. | In this passage, Gilgamesh's roughness and oppressiveness are compared to a buffalo. |
When he wields a weapon, there is no one who can compare to him.
His companions are lured into a trap.
The young people of Uruk are afraid in that [room?].
Gilgamesh will not leave his son with his father.
Day and night, his "meat" grows bigger (?).
He is Gilgamesh, the shepherd of the high walls of Uruk.
He is our shepherd... [strong, proud, and knowledgeable].
Gilgamesh is leaving his daughter behind with her mother.
A warrior's daughter, a young bride.
Their pleas are constantly conveyed to the gods.
The gods of heaven... the lord of Uruk...
You have a son. He is arrogant, and he holds his head high like a buffalo.
When he wields a weapon, there is no one who can compare to him.
His companions are lured into a trap.
Gilgamesh will not leave his son with his father. Day and night, his [“meat” will grow (？)].
He is the shepherd of Ur in the enclosure.
He is their shepherd... and...
Strong, proud, and knowledgeable...
Gilgamesh is not leaving his daughter with her mother, .
A warrior's daughter, a young bride.
They constantly tell of their pleas to the gods...