Humanity’s Origin Weirder Than Scifi? (Anunnaki Creation)

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Cub Kuker Supernatural Podcast EP393

The Epic of Atrahasis is an ancient Mesopotamian literary work that dates back to a pre-biblical mythos, during the Old Babylonian period. It is considered one of the earliest surviving flood myths and contains elements that are echoed in later Mesopotamian and Near Eastern literature, including the biblical story of Noah's Ark in the Book of Genesis.

The Epic of Atrahasis recounts the story of the creation of humanity, the conflict between gods and humans, and ultimately, a great flood sent by the gods to destroy humanity. Atrahasis, the protagonist, is instructed by the god Enki to build an ark to save himself, his family, and various animals.

Comparing the Epic of Atrahasis to the Book of Genesis in the Bible…

Cultural Context: The Epic of Atrahasis originates from Mesopotamian culture, specifically from the region of Babylonia, while the Book of Genesis is part of the Hebrew and Christian Bible.

Similarities in Flood Narrative: Both the Epic of Atrahasis and the Book of Genesis contain flood narratives where a divine figure instructs a chosen individual to build an ark to survive a catastrophic flood sent by the gods to wipe out humanity due to its wickedness.

Differences in Theological Perspective: While both texts share similarities in their flood narratives, there are theological differences. In the Epic of Atrahasis, the flood is sent by multiple gods, reflecting the polytheistic beliefs of ancient Mesopotamia. In contrast, the flood in the Book of Genesis is attributed solely to the biblical God, reflecting monotheistic beliefs.

Purpose and Themes: The Epic of Atrahasis is primarily concerned with themes of divine conflict, human suffering, and the relationship between gods and humans. The Book of Genesis, while containing similar themes, also serves as a foundational text for monotheistism, conveying theological and moral teachings about the nature of the biblical God, humanity, and the world.

Overall, while both the Epic of Atrahasis and the Book of Genesis share some narrative elements, they differ significantly in their cultural context, theological perspective, and purpose. The Epic of Atrahasis predates the Book of Genesis and offers valuable insights into ancient Mesopotamian mythology and religious beliefs.

Note: Always do your own research in regard to any theory. These notes represent my research alone, and not necessarily mainstream theories.

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