Read the excerpt from Gilgamesh: A New English Version. Enkidu said, "Don't worry, my friend, the dream you had is a favorable one. The mountain stands for Humbaba. He will fall just like that mountain. Lord Shamash will grant us victory, we will kill the monster and leave his corpse on the battlefield." Gilgamesh, happy with his good dream, smiled, and his face lit up with pleasure. What is the effect of Enkidu's dream interpretation?
Answer
A
It distracts Gilgamesh from his intended quest.
B
It causes Gilgamesh to doubt his quest's purpose.
C
It frightens Gilgamesh away from fighting Humbaba.
D
It encourages Gilgamesh to continue his journey.
Explanation
Enkidu interprets the mountain as Humbaba and says the dream predicts that they will defeat him, with Shamash granting them victory. Gilgamesh responds happily, smiling with pleasure, so the interpretation encourages him to continue his journey and face Humbaba.
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