Culture is one of the issues that create a strong point of comparison between the Epic of Gilgamesh and Mesopotamian society. This is based on the realization that the two settings share various elements of culture, such as a political organization, leadership gender roles, sex, violence, and conflict management. The setting in the Epic of Gilgamesh portrays different issues that are eminent in Mesopotamian society and culture (Samuel 147). From the political organization to the roles of gender in society, there are significant similarities between the two-story settings. It is in this regard that this study seeks to discuss how the Epic of Gilgamesh mirrors Mesopotamian society and its culture. The paper discusses the issue concerning the following topics. Role of Women in Mesopotamia In Mesopotamian society, women acted as the closest subordinates to men. In all the cities of Mesopotamia, there were significant biases in gender roles and particularly towards women. The roles of women were confined to the social issue of giving birth, raising children, brewing wine, and cooking food. Women were also used as sexual objects (Caprio & Wiesner, 124). For instance, in the Epic of Gilgamesh, Sharmhat is used to seduce Enkindu so that he could come to the village and stop living in the wilderness. After Enkindu had slept with Sharmhat, he came to his senses and left the wilderness for the village. Another instance in the epic, which portrays women as sexual objects, is the use of the women as sex tools in the temple. Women in Mesopotamian society had the duty of brewing wine for men as portrayed in the Epic of Gilgamesh. Siduri is portrayed as the sole wine maker during different occasions in the empire (Rivkah 95). Status of Women in Comparison to Men In comparison to men, women acted as close assistants to the men in society. Their participation in leadership roles was very limited. Most of the leadership roles were taken by men. However, by marriage or family status, women could secure the opportunity to participate in the leadership roles if they were married to the king or emperors in Mesopotamian society. Unlike men who occupied the highest rank in political leadership, women could only lead to issues such as priesthood and prophecy. Their participation in decision making on issues affecting the society was confined to family matters. Men participated in decision making on issues such as leadership, trade, farming activities, and war. Men were the final decision-makers in every issue. The Role of Men in Mesopotamia In Mesopotamian society, Men had the sole role in providing political and family leadership. Men also pursued aggressive roles such as farming, trading, hunting, and construction of buildings. They provided security to their families and the kingdom. For instance, in the Epic Gilgamesh, the writer of the story portrays the Gilgamesh as a leader who forcefully recruited the young men to defend the community against external aggression. The same case is evidence in Mesopotamia where young warriors had the duty of protecting the empire. The disparities in roles between men and women in Mesopotamia indicate the significance of gender roles. The boys were to emulate the duties and functions of their fathers while the girls worked clo