Consider these themes from Gilgamesh: A New English Version.Battle forces people to acknowledge their mortality.Success in battle results in glory.
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Gilgamesh and Enkidu are afraid of the threat that Humbaba poses to their lives, so they forego a chance at fame.G
Gilgamesh and Enkidu's desire for recognition and fame allows them to overcome their fear of death.W
When Humbaba threatens to kill Enkidu and Gilgamesh, he claims that he will achieve great fame.W
When Humbaba is aware that Gilgamesh is going to kill him, he begs for his death to be an honorable one.