Part 4: Exploring Sumerian Tablets Online and Anunnaki's Biblical Influence
Join us in a comprehensive exploration of the academic and archaeological websites crucial for researching the Anunnaki and Sumerian mythology.
We start by delving into the Electronic Text Corpus of Sumerian Literature at Oxford University, a key platform for accessing digitized Sumerian tablets and translations. Learn how to search for myths like the Epic of Atrahasis and navigate websites that narrate the creation of humanity and the great flood. Discover how Mesopotamian myths, where gods create humans from clay to serve them, predate and influence the Bible.
Explore the Apkallu, divine sages created by Enki, often mistaken as Anunnaki, depicted with bird heads, wings, and fish skins. We'll discuss key deities like Anu, Enlil, Inanna, and others, using British Museum references and imagery like the horned cap that may have influenced the depiction of the Christian devil.
Examine the Epic of Atrahasis, detailing the creation of humanity and the flood, and how gods rebelled against labor, sacrificing Kingu to create man. This echoes in the Enuma Elish, where Marduk defeats Tiamat. Study worldhistory.org for parallels between ancient myths and Genesis, including mortality and forbidden knowledge.
Learn to identify trustworthy digital sources, cross-reference symbols, and access online tools like the “Dictionary of Symbols in Mesopotamia.” Discover virtual museum tours and academic projects like the Cuneiform Digital Library offering tablet images and translations.
This episode is a gateway to lifelong research, with strategies, PDF libraries, and a list of resources, prepping you for a deeper understanding in our final class.
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