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The Tablet of Destinies
The Tablet of Destinies
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The Mesopotamian myth of the Great Flood is reimagined in the book "Sinbad and the Island of Dilmun," where Ea, the god of fresh underground water, saves humans and animals from the Flood by advising Utnapishtim to build a quadrangular boat. Enlil grants Utnapishtim eternal life and banishes him to the island of Dilmun, where Sinbad the Sailor arrives and discusses courage, loss, salvation, and sacrifice.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 16 November 2023
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
A captivating and mesmerizing narrative that reimagines the Mesopotamian myth of the Great Flood is presented here. In the distant past, the gods grew weary of humanity and resolved to unleash a devastating flood to wipe them off the face of the earth. However, Ea, the god of fresh underground water, disagreed with this decision. He counseled one of his devotees, Utnapishtim, to construct a quadrangular boat to shelter both humans and animals from the impending calamity. Ea's benevolence spared these living creatures from the wrath of the flood.
Rather than punishing Utnapishtim for his defiance, Enlil, the king of the gods, bestowed upon the mortal an eternal life and exiled him to the island of Dilmun. Thousands of years later, when Sinbad the Sailor found himself shipwrecked and washed ashore on the very same island, he began a profound conversation with Utnapishtim about courage, loss, salvation, and sacrifice. Through their dialogue, Sinbad gained invaluable insights and learned the true meaning of heroism and selflessness. The tale of Utnapishtim and Sinbad serves as a timeless reminder of the power of compassion and the resilience of the human spirit.
Weight: 102g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780141998459
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