Gilgamesh, Tablet VI. Study questions

1. Gilgamesh comes home, proud of his deeds, and ready to resume his responsibilities.
2. What does Ishtar offer him?
3. Summarize the gist of his reply.
4. How does Ishtar take rejection?
5. How do the friends deal with her fearsome bull of heaven-the bull of the wrath of the gods?
6. How do the women and the men react differently to the death of the bull?
7. What happens when everyone is sleeping off the effects of the celebration?