At four hundred miles they stopped to eat, at a thousand miles they pitched their camp. They had traveled for just three days and nights, a six weeks’ journey for ordinary men. When the sun was setting, they dug a well, they filled their waterskins with fresh water, Gilgamesh climbed to the mountaintop —Gilgamesh: A New English Translation,
Stephen Mitchell
Which characteristics of an epic hero does this passage show? Check all that apply.
the ability to embark on a challenging journey
strength
courage
compelling speech
triumph in battle