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2 years ago

What is significant about the Gilgamesh Epic in relation to the account of the flood and the Bible?

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Serggg [28]2 years ago

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Answer:

In Gilgameshs story, Utnapishtim had become immortal after building a ship to weather the Great Deluge that destroyed mankind. He brought all of his relatives and all species of creatures aboard the vessel. Utnapishtim released birds to find land, and the ship landed upon a mountain after the flood.

Explanation:

Genesis GILGAMESH

Extent Global Global

Cause Man's wickedness Man's sins

Intended for whom? All mankind One city & all mankind

Sender Yahweh Assembly of "gods"

Name of hero Noah Utnapishtim

Hero's character Righteous Righteous

Means of announcement Direct from God In a dream

Ordered to build boat? Yes Yes

Did hero complain? No Yes

Height of boat Several stories (3) Several stories (6)

Compartments inside? Many Many

Doors One One

Windows At least one At least one

Human passengers Family members only Family & few others

Other passengers All species of animals All species of animals

Means of flood Ground water & heavy rain Heavy rain

Duration of flood Long (40 days & nights plus) Short (6 days & nights)

Test to find land Release of birds Release of birds

Types of birds Raven & three doves Dove, swallow, raven

Ark landing spot Mountain -- Mt. Ararat Mountain -- Mt. Nisir

Sacrificed after flood? Yes, by Noah Yes, by Utnapishtim

Blessed after flood? Yes Yes

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