Enkidu is the response of Gods to the complaints of Uruk people. Half beast half man, sent back to men by a woman's deception. He learns of love, of brew, of bread. He gets closer to Uruk.
Gilgamesh feels him, perceives him, dreams him without fully understanding. But Ninsun his mother teaches him and decrypts the omens: a friend is coming, strong and true.
I will (bring x?) in the form of lead at the right foot (of the divine throne)
I will (purify ?) and change (the impurity).
(Once impure are) no longer covered and need no longer be changed,
I feel well having accomplished the sacrifice.
(Once I have) endeared (the deity), she will love me in her heart,
the offer I bring may wholly cover my impurity
bringing sesame oil may work on my behalf
in awe may I ...
Nikkal is the one who will strengthen her,
The wedded one allows her to bear children,
She lets them be born by their fathers.
But the progenitor will call out: She has not borne a child.
[...Why] have I, as a woman, not borne you a child?
I will (purify ?) and change (the impurity).
(Once impure are) no longer covered and need no longer be changed,
I feel well having accomplished the sacrifice.
(Once I have) endeared (the deity), she will love me in her heart,
the offer I bring may wholly cover my impurity
bringing sesame oil may work on my behalf
in awe may I ...
Nikkal is the one who will strengthen her,
The wedded one allows her to bear children,
She lets them be born by their fathers.
But the progenitor will call out: She has not borne a child.
[...Why] have I, as a woman, not borne you a child?
