The article explores the parallel between the biblical story of Noah's Ark and earlier flood myths, particularly the Epic of Gilgamesh. Within this ancient literature, a character named Utnapishtim receives divine warning of an impending flood and builds a circular boat to survive, much like Noah. After weathering the storm, Utnapishtim’s craft comes to rest on a mountain, and he sends out birds to seek dry land. However, unlike Noah’s narrative, the gods express anger towards Utnapishtim, illustrating distinct differences in how these stories resolve the themes of divine intervention and human survival.
The Epic of Gilgamesh, the oldest known work of literature, tells of a divine flood and a character named Utnapishtim who prepares a circular ark to survive it.
After riding out the flood, the hero Utnapishtim, like Noah, sends birds to find dry land but faces divine displeasure instead of gratitude from the gods.
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