Aruru, the goddess of creation, favored Gilgamesh, but was forced to create a half-man, half-beast name Enkidu to satisfy the elders' complaints about Gilgamesh's harsh treatments in their comparisons. “Let him make a partner for Gilgamesh, mighty in strength, then let them fight with each other, that Uruk may have peace” (Gilgamesh 60). At first they were enemies, but after a long battle they became friends with Enkidu who tempered Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh and Enkidu received the wrath of the god Ishtar after killing Humbaba and the Bull of Heaven. Odysseus sought the favor and instructions of the gods by offering them sacrifices and trying to please them. During their adventures, Odysseus and Telemachus occasionally experienced the wrath of several gods when they displeased them. For example, “Athena spoke these words, but she still did not give Odysseus the strength to turn the tide” (Homer 552). Athena always seemed to help Odysseus and Telemachus in the end, but occasionally tested their perseverance. Many other gods disguised themselves to help Odysseus and Telemachus succeed in their adventures. Disguises were prevalent in the Odyssey, both in the realm of gods and mortals