Editing Enkidu (section)

=== "The lord to the Living One's Mountain" ===
Gilgamesh, disturbed by the death of his subjects and by the brevity of human existence, decides to make a name for himself. The king of Uruk and Enkidu make an expedition to the [[Cedar Forest|Forest of the Cedars]], where, with [[Utu]]'s blessing, they traverse seven mountains. Enkidu warns the king that the monster [[Humbaba|Huwawa]] inhabits the mountain region, armed by seven supernatural Auras. However, Gilgamesh has no fear, and his fifty men cut the trees until Huwawa appears. Gilgamesh offers him seven gifts in exchange for leaving his seven Auras, but it is a trap. He strikes Huwawa several times, who asks for mercy. Although Gilgamesh softens his heart, Enkidu nevertheless decapitates the monster. Enlil reproaches them for his death, and distributes the seven auras to the fields, the rivers, the reed-beds, the lions, the palace, the forest and [[Nungal]], which would explain the fear and fascination they give to the humans.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://etcsl.orinst.ox.ac.uk/section1/tr1815.htm|title=Gilgamesh and Huwawa, version A: Translation}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://etcsl.orinst.ox.ac.uk/section1/tr18151.htm|title = Gilgamesh und Huwawa, Version B: Translation}}</ref>