Statements (116)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:poet
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
Adapted in modern literature and media
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| gptkbp:archaeological_findings |
Tablets found in the ruins of Ashurbanipal's library
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| gptkbp:architectural_style |
Follows a traditional epic structure
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| gptkbp:casualties |
gptkb:Atrahasis
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| gptkbp:caused_by |
Humans' noise and overpopulation
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| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Ziusudra
gptkb:Utnapishtim The gods Includes gods and humans |
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
Preserved on clay tablets
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| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
Part of the cultural heritage of Mesopotamia
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influence on literature
Influence on film Influence on art Impact on understanding ancient civilizations Influence on Abrahamic religions Influenced later works like the Epic of Gilgamesh Reflects the values of ancient Mesopotamian society |
| gptkbp:cultural_practices |
Transmitted through oral and written traditions
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Important for understanding ancient religions
Influence on later flood myths |
| gptkbp:date |
circa 17th century BC
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:mythological_figure
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| gptkbp:has_lore |
gptkb:Enlil
gptkb:Enki Humanity's relationship with gods Nintu Part of the larger body of Mesopotamian mythology |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Akkadian_mythology
gptkb:Monarch gptkb:Babylonian_mythology gptkb:Translation_by_Andrew_George gptkb:Translation_by_George_Smith Various interpretations exist regarding its meaning Contextualized within the history of Mesopotamia Reflects ancient Mesopotamian beliefs |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
Preserved on clay tablets
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| gptkbp:historical_period |
Old Babylonian period
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Provides insight into ancient beliefs and practices
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| gptkbp:historical_source |
Considered a primary source for ancient history
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Atrahasis Epic
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| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
Influenced later epic narratives
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| gptkbp:key_event |
The flood
The concept of divine justice The relationship between gods and humans The portrayal of divine intervention in human affairs Creation of humans The aftermath of the flood The anger of Enlil The construction of the boat The creation of the first humans The decision to send plagues as punishment The depiction of the natural world in the story The dialogue between Atrahasis and the gods The divine decision to create humans The establishment of rituals to appease the gods The exploration of human suffering and resilience The exploration of mortality and immortality. The importance of obedience to the gods The moral lessons conveyed through the story The plagues The portrayal of the gods' personalities The promise of the gods to not flood again The release of birds after the flood The role of Enki in saving Atrahasis The role of fate and free will in the story The role of fate in human existence The role of the divine council in human affairs The significance of dreams in the narrative The significance of sacrifice in the narrative The significance of the flood as a cleansing event The survival of Atrahasis The theme of survival against divine wrath The use of symbolism in the narrative |
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:Akkadian
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Influences on Abrahamic religions
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| gptkbp:lifespan |
Building a boat to survive the flood
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| gptkbp:literary_devices |
Valued for its literary qualities and storytelling.
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Atrahasis
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| gptkbp:miracle |
Features divine intervention in human affairs
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| gptkbp:moral |
Teaches about human limitations
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| gptkbp:mythology |
Divine council
Creation of humans from clay Features mythical creatures and beings Plagues sent by gods Portrays gods as capricious and powerful Survival of a flood |
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
Includes elements of adventure and tragedy
Three-part structure Written in poetic form A key narrative in the cultural history of the region |
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Ancient_Mesopotamia
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| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:Epic_of_Gilgamesh
gptkb:Enuma_Elish |
| gptkbp:religion |
Describes the creation of humans
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| gptkbp:research_interest |
Comparative mythology
Ancient Near Eastern literature Studied by historians and archaeologists |
| gptkbp:river |
Describes a great flood sent by gods
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| gptkbp:scholarly_analysis |
Subject of debate among scholars regarding its origins
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| gptkbp:significance |
One of the earliest flood myths
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| gptkbp:social_structure |
Divided into three parts
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| gptkbp:symbolism |
Rich in symbolism related to life and death
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| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:Great_Flood
Creation of humanity Creation and flood |
| gptkbp:themes |
Explores mythic themes of creation and destruction
Explores themes of survival and resilience |
| gptkbp:tradition |
Includes rituals for appeasing gods
Part of the epic tradition in literature |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
Translated into various languages
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| gptkbp:universe |
Explores creation and the cosmos
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| gptkbp:wrote |
Analyzed for its narrative techniques and themes
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Mesopotamian_Mythology
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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