adapa
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Definition
Noun: 1. A mythological figure from Babylonian tradition: Adapa is a Babylonian demigod or the first man, often depicted as a sage who was granted great wisdom by the god Ea (Enki) but denied immortality. He is sometimes identified with Adam from the Abrahamic traditions.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- In the ancient myth, Adapa broke the wings of the South Wind.
- Scholars sometimes compare the Babylonian figure of Adapa to the Biblical Adam.
- The story of Adapa explains humanity's possession of wisdom but mortality.
Advanced Usage
- "The Myth of Adapa": Refers to the specific ancient Mesopotamian story detailing his adventures and his missed opportunity for immortality.
- The Myth of Adapa is recorded on cuneiform tablets found in the Library of Ashurbanipal.
- "The Adapa legend": Another term for the mythological narrative surrounding this figure.
- The Adapa legend explores themes of divine knowledge and human fate.
Variants and Related Words
- Adapa myth (noun phrase): The collective story and lore concerning the figure Adapa.
- Adapan (adjective, rare): Pertaining to Adapa.
- The Adapan tradition is a key part of Mesopotamian mythology.
Synonyms
- Sage
- First man (in a mythological context)
- Demigod
Related Phrases
- "Adapa and the Food of Life": A common reference to the central episode in the myth where Adapa refuses the food and water of immortality.
- The lesson of Adapa and the Food of Life is a poignant one.
Notes on Meaning
This word refers specifically to a character from ancient Mesopotamian (Babylonian and Sumerian) mythology. Its primary use is in academic, historical, and literary contexts discussing ancient Near Eastern religion and literature. The identification with Adam is a comparative analysis made by later scholars and is not part of the original mythological texts.
Noun
- a Babylonian demigod or first man (sometimes identified with Adam)