From The Epic of Gilgamesh, assess if Gilgamesh is a hero.

I think
that a strong case can be made that Gilgamesh is a hero.  In being able to develop this
argument, Gilgamesh's heroic sensibility lies in both his own sense of strength and austerity,
moving him to accomplishments that defy the capacity of what can be done.  At the same time,
Gilgamesh is heroic because of the lessons he learns, lessons that show how when insight and
truth is absorbed and understood, anyone can be heroic.

When examining how
Gilgamesh is heroic, his birth represents a marvel of heroism.  Forged by "Two thirds they
made him god and one third man," Gilgamesh is heroic because he is able to do what others
could not do.  Part of lies in his killing of Humbaba.  A force of the darkness that few could
even consider slaying, Gilgamesh is a hero because he does what others could not do.  

Humbabas mouth is fire; his roar the
floodwater;

his breath is death. Enlil made him guardian
of the
Cedar Forest, to frighten off the mortal

who would venture there. But who
would...