Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop, he poured out flour as an offering and said, "Mountain, bring me a favorable dream." Enkidu did the ritual for dreams, praying for a sign. A gust of wind passed. This excerpt is repeated several times. What effect does this repetition have on the epic?
Answer
A
It shows that the landscape Gilgamesh is traveling is distant and vast.
B
It shows that Gilgamesh is a courageous hero who seeks adventure.
C
It shows that the supernatural are leading Gilgamesh during his quest.
D
It shows that Gilgamesh's journey is both very long and very difficult.