14 December: Enkidu

Enkidu defeating a lion.
Enkidu defeating a lion.

Name: Enkidu, “Enki’s Creation”

Tagline: Created by the god Aruru from clay and spit to humble the hero, Gilgamesh, he starts off as a wild man, until he is civilised by a temple prostitute. He becomes friends and fast companions with Gilgamesh

Claim to Fame: being Gilgamesh’s right hand man for much of The Epic of Gilgamesh. Continue reading 14 December: Enkidu