The Epic of Gilgamesh

Why does the goddess Aruru create Enkidu?

In  The Battle With Humbaba

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Endiku is created to serve as a foil in the story. He is basically a partner that emphasizes his characteristics. But the goddess creates him so that he and Gilgamesh can fight and become friends.

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