Read Gilgamesh (in its entirety).

Answer the following question in a one-page paper:

Citing specific evidence from Gilgamesh (not from the textbook), explain the role(s) of kingship in ancient Sumerian society.  In other words, one might ask, what were the duties of the king or what was a Sumerian king expected to do?

Your paper must follow the following format:

• typed using a word processor (font size 10 or 12 only)
• one-inch margins
• double-spaced
• page number citations for your quoted evidence
• not to exceed one (1) page
• name, date and HIS 101 or 111, depending on your course, at the top left
• must have a brief introduction and conclusion (each not to exceed two sentences)