The Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablet 1: Enkidu and Shamhat.


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  1. The wild animals gathered, and Enkidu's heart was filled with joy.
  2. He, Enkidu, had considered the mountains his birthplace and home.
  3. He ate grass together with gazelles,
  4. He drank water together with wild animals,
  5. He rejoiced in being with the wild animals.
  6. Shamhat saw him – the wild man.
  7. A figure like a god, standing alone in the wilderness.
  8. "You are Shamhat. Open your chest,
  9. Reveal your charms, and let him accept you.
  10. Do not hesitate; let him receive your breath.
  11. If he sees you, he will approach, and come to you.
  12. Take off your clothes, reveal yourself, and embrace him.
  13. Teach him the ways of women.
  14. His animals will reject him who grew up in the wilderness."
  15. His animals will rub against you here.
  16. Shamhat undressed, revealed herself, and embraced him.
  17. He did not refuse her caresses.
  18. She put on her clothes and laid him upon herself.
  19. She taught the wild man the ways of women.
  20. His animals were rubbing against her there.
  21. For six days and seven nights, Enkidu remained asleep, having intercourse with Shamhat.
  22. After being filled with her caresses,
  23. He raised his head and saw the livestock.
  24. When the animals saw Enkidu, they ran away.
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