Tablets 2 & 3 of Gilgamesh

This book is a little hard to understand at first, but I love how Gilgamesh and Ekidu got over their quarrel so fast. They literally kissed and made up. Almost like a slap in the back nowadays. Gilgamesh seem kind of arrogant when talking about going to the Cedar Forest. Because, even if he dies, al least his fame will be secure. Im a little confused about the companionship between Gilgamesh and Enkidu though. Are they just buddies, or something more? I know that back then the views of sexuality ran freely. Either way, I like how they sent two very big men to venture the Cedar Forest together. You have Gilgamesh, the Wild Ox who is twwo thirds god and one third man. Then you have Enkidu, the wild man that is twice as big and strong as Gilgamesh. It's a very good combination.