The Atrahasis Epic

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf City
gptkbp:adaptedInto various artistic forms
gptkbp:associated_with the_Sumerian_creation_myth
gptkbp:characterDevelopment Atrahasis
gptkbp:contains themes of divine intervention
gptkbp:depicts the gods' dissatisfaction with humanity
gptkbp:description the creation of humans from clay
gptkbp:divisions three main sections
gptkbp:explores the relationship between gods and humans
gptkbp:features the god Enki
the creation of animals
the_god_Enlil
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Atrahasis Epic
gptkbp:includes a great flood
gptkbp:influence the study of ancient literature
gptkbp:influenced later_Mesopotamian_myths
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:the_Epic_of_Gilgamesh
gptkbp:is_a_character_in a survivor of the flood
gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of understanding_ancient_Near_Eastern_religion
gptkbp:is_a_platform_for understanding mythological themes
gptkbp:is_a_source_of the biblical flood narrative
gptkbp:is_available_in the_ruins_of_Ashurbanipal's_library
gptkbp:is_characterized_by its use of dialogue
gptkbp:is_essential_for understanding ancient beliefs
depiction of divine justice
gptkbp:is_known_for poetic language
gptkbp:is_part_of the Epic of Gilgamesh tradition
gptkbp:is_recognized_for cultural impact on later civilizations
gptkbp:is_referenced_in modern literature
gptkbp:is_studied_in comparative mythology
its narrative structure
the field of archaeology
gptkbp:is_used_in the creation of humanity
academic research on mythology.
the_Genesis_flood_story
gptkbp:maintainedBy multiple clay tablets
gptkbp:moral the limits of human ambition
gptkbp:provides the_worldview_of_ancient_Mesopotamians
gptkbp:reflects the_agricultural_society_of_Mesopotamia
gptkbp:storyArc the plague sent by the gods
gptkbp:suitableFor one of the oldest literary works
gptkbp:translatedInto various scholars
gptkbp:wrote Akkadian
the Old Babylonian period
gptkbp:yearEstablished circa 17th century BC