re: #181 Enkidu90046

Thank you.

It became one of my nicknames because a brilliant (and beautiful) ex used to call me that because she somewhat thought of me as “feral man” and I am quite strong (being a former powerlifter). I am guessing she must have been referring to Enkidu before he laid with a woman and lost his strength.

Nice to meet you.

Enkidu (𒂗𒆠𒆕 en.ki.DU3 “Enki’s creation”) is a central figure in the Ancient Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh. In the story he is a wild-man raised by animals and ignorant of human society until he is bedded by the Shamhat. Thereafter a series of interactions with humans and human ways bring him closer to civilization, culminating in a wrestling match with Gilgamesh, king of Uruk. Enkidu then becomes the king’s constant companion, accompanying him on adventures until he is stricken ill. The loss of Enkidu inspires Gilgamesh’s quest to escape death in the remainder of the narrative.