adapa

noun

Meaning

A legendary sage and priest from ancient Sumerian myth who was granted great wisdom by the god Ea but lost the chance for immortality due to a misunderstanding.

Examples

The myth of Adapa explores the complex relationship between human mortality and divine favor.
Ancient tablets provide the only surviving accounts of the trials faced by Adapa.

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adapa

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːdəpə/

Definition

A legendary sage and priest from ancient Sumerian myth who was granted great wisdom by the god Ea but lost the chance for immortality due to a misunderstanding.

Examples

The myth of Adapa explores the complex relationship between human mortality and divine favor.
Ancient tablets provide the only surviving accounts of the trials faced by Adapa.

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