The Atrahasis Epic

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:ancient_texts
gptkbp:characters gptkb:Atrahasis
gptkbp:contains myths of creation
mythical realism
gptkbp:contains_a_prayer_to the god Enlil
gptkbp:date circa 17th century BC
gptkbp:depicts_the_creation_of humans from clay
gptkbp:describes the relationship between gods and humans
gptkbp:discovered_by the 19th century
the ruins of Ashurbanipal's library
gptkbp:explores_themes divine justice
gptkbp:features the god Enki
the god Enlil
gptkbp:has_character analyzed for its historical context
a wise man
preserved through history
a survivor of the flood
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Atrahasis Epic
gptkbp:includes a great flood
gptkbp:includes_a_story_about the overpopulation of humans
gptkbp:influenced later Mesopotamian texts
gptkbp:influenced_artists modern interpretations of mythology
gptkbp:is_a_foundation_for understanding ancient religions
gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of comparative mythology
gptkbp:is_a_source_of the biblical flood narrative
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of gptkb:academic_research
gptkbp:is_about the creation of humanity
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in its literary techniques
gptkbp:is_associated_with the flood myth
gptkbp:is_characterized_by its moral lessons
gptkbp:is_cited_in discussions of mythology
gptkbp:is_considered one of the oldest literary works
gptkbp:is_divided_into three main sections
gptkbp:is_known_for complex characters
its narrative structure
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to the Genesis account
gptkbp:is_part_of the Babylonian creation myth
gptkbp:is_referenced_in gptkb:the_Epic_of_Gilgamesh
gptkbp:is_reflected_in ancient Mesopotamian society
gptkbp:is_significant_for cultural impact
understanding ancient beliefs
gptkbp:is_studied_in ancient history courses
gptkbp:narrative divine intervention
divine punishment
translated into many languages
the relationship between man and nature
the values of its time
the theme of survival
the consequences of human actions
the fragility of human existence
adapted in various forms.
the beliefs of ancient civilizations
gptkbp:preserved_by multiple copies
gptkbp:tradition gptkb:poetry
gptkbp:translated_into gptkb:George_Smith
gptkbp:was_a_precursor_to later flood myths
gptkbp:was_written_during_the Old Babylonian period
gptkbp:was_written_on clay tablets
gptkbp:written_in gptkb:Akkadian
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Babylonian_Mythology
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7