What did The Epic of Gilgamesh teach?
a. The gods are benevolent and care greatly for their people.
b. A wish fulfilled is not always a good thing.
c. Human life is fleeting; people are powerless against the supernatural.
d. A periodic flood is necessary to cleanse the world.
e. Immortality is guaranteed for the believing worshippers.
c
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How does the Japanese educational system differ from that of the United States?
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