The Adapa Story (1.129)(660 words)
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Foster, Benjamin R., “The Adapa Story (1.129)”, in: Context of Scripture Online, Editor in Chief: W. Hallo. Consulted online on 26 April 2018 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/2211-436X_cos_aCOSB_1_129>▲ Back to top ▲
Commentary
In Mesopotamian tradition, Adapa was the first of the semi-divine sages (apkallu) who served as counselors (ummānu) to the ante-diluvian kings, bringing the arts of civilization to humanity. In a late formulation of this tradition, each of these kings had his own counselor, and Adapa served Alulim, the first king. He was identified as Oannes in …