Gilgamesh: Pages 21-36

I have to points to talk about in this entry. The first (and shortest) point is, why is it called the epic of Gilgamesh is Enkidu, is just as (even more) important? The second is a reflexion on Ishtar goddess of love. She is a darker kind of love than what usually jumps to our mind. She is scorned quickly and punishes her lovers. She falls in and out of love with incredible ease and has no mind towards the feelings of her lovers and many times she turns a blind eye to the repercussions of her actions. Why would the persians make this goddess such a voilent persona, so consumed with herself? Why in this male dominated society would they assign her so much power, so much independence and manipulative prowess? Women's roles in Gilgamesh so far have been few and far between, but the few that have made an impact have been strong, and the others mentioned often and in passing are the prostitutes. Why were they so important? I have already pinpointed my shock and attitude towards them, first because as a woman I am appalled by the very idea of selling my body, and second because of our society's attitude towards prostitutes creates the giant contradiction (in my mind) the a prostitute can be something holy or sacred or working for a religious entity, as my religious entity condenms them and propells them to the outer rim of society.