Adam and Eve: a myth from Mesopotamia?

Adam and Eve’s origins stolen from Mesopotamia?

So we're Sumerian? - We're human, Woman

(MythVision Podcast) May 27, 2025: Uncover the hidden roots of the Garden of Eden narrative as we journey through ancient Near Eastern myths that shaped humanity's most influential story. In this episode, MythVision explores stunning parallels between Adam and Eve and earlier myths — Adapa’s lost immortality, Enkidu’s transformation from innocent harmony to wisdom, paradise gardens of Dilmun and the Cedar Forest, the rib-born Sumerian goddess Ninti, serpent-god Ningishzida, and ancient Canaanite myths. Discover how Genesis creatively appropriated and adapted these ancient motifs, challenging traditional views of biblical originality and history. #Adam #MythVision #Genesis [Adam is the Adama or Adamu, a generation of human beings, and the Garden of Aidenn is the Garden of Adam, of humankind.]

• MythVision Podcast, May 27, 2025; Sheldon S., Ashley Wells (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Jesus? 'God is a mistranslation' Billy Carson

"'God' is a mistranslation"

(Valuetainment) June 19, 2024: Billy Carson suggests the Bible has hidden secrets and misinformation. He gets into dicey territory as he expresses his views about the Judeo-Christian Bible, Jesus (Issa, Iesus, Y'shua), and religious misconceptions.

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Jews stole Noah's Ark story from Sumer

The pre-biblical origins of Noah's flood

(ReligionForBreakfast) The Sumerians and Akkadians and Mesopotamians (and Gnostic Jews and Christians) had a story they handed down, the tale of a flood with details to suit them and major points intact. The Hebrews or ancestors of Judea heard it and reworked those details to be all about themselves, leaving out the roots of the history, plagiarizing a story and altering it to aggrandize a modern group. So "God" was not doing what we are told in the legend as we hear it. It's not even the same boat or vessel. But what other stories are there? For instance, there's a story called Genesis...the Gnostic version.

The Book of Enoch banned out of the Bible for saying too much.

(Parry Megistus) Imagine all the same themes in a different context

• 00:00 Introduction
• 2:11 Sumerian Flood Story (Eridu Genesis)
• 3:47 Atrahasis Epic (Babylonian)
• 5:12 Epic of Gilgamesh (flood myth)
• 6:58 Genesis and Noah's Flood
• 8:58 Comparing the different Arks
• 15:47 Comparing Major Themes
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Bible: Genesis 1 NOT about world creation

Lost in Translation: The Bible's Genesis 1 is NOT about the creation of the universe

(James Tabor) May 23, 2024: Lost in Translation Series. The very first verse of the Jewish-Christian Bible (Genesis 1:1), which millions can quote from heart, is mistranslated in almost all major versions and all languages with very few exceptions.

The reasons are simple, marketing and commercialism. Who would buy a Bible translation that does not begin with "In the Beginning, God created the heavens and the earth"?

This short exposition shows how the original Hebrew [though according to classicist Dr. David Ammon Hillman, the original was in Ancient Greek and the Hebrew was translated down from that by idiomatic radiation, not the other way around] has a completely different meaning.

It is not a philosophical or scientific statement -- but rather a description of the ordering of the chaotic, empty, water covered, wind swept wasteland that was planet earth when the "Force of All Forces" (Elohim, always plural, always "gods," never a God) began to bring order out of the random chaos.

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Gilgamesh the Sumerian god (video)

The Epic of Gilgamesh: Sumerian Mythology

(See U in History/Mythology) May 20, 2023: Learn more The Mighty Ancient Sumerians, the Anunnaki and biblical figures appropriated by the Hebrews and other Semites into their histories and myths.

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Noah was the last Sumerian king (video)

Sheldon S., Seth Auberon (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Noah | Last Sumerian King and Lost Ararat Civilization: Matthew LaCroix, Julian Dorey, Part II 

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Zecharia Sitchin tried to explain Anunnaki Sumerian history

Before Genesis (Bible story origins)

MythVision Podcast, 7/15/23; Sheldon S., Seth Auberon (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Shocking secret origins of Genesis

(MythVision Podcast) Let's explore the fascinating connections between the creation myth in the Hebrew Bible (Genesis 1) and the Sumerian Enuma Elish, an ancient Babylonian epic that predates the Bible.

We took our Jewish stories from the Sumerians?

Discover how Marduk's triumph over Tiamat and the subsequent creation of the cosmos resonate in the biblical narrative. But that's not all. Delve into the intriguing contrasts between Genesis 1 and Genesis 2, focusing on the different orders of creation.

This discrepancy has led scholars to propose multiple authors, with Genesis 2 potentially predating Genesis 1.

Let's look at the Akkadian cognates in Genesis, revealing possible literary dependence and shedding light on the fascinating interplay of ancient texts.

The mythical Garden of Eden in Genesis holds a special place in the discussion. Join to explore its origins in ancient Mesopotamia (Iraq) and uncover the potential sources that influenced the biblical scribes.

Unravel the connections between the creation of humankind in Genesis and older Mesopotamian counterparts, shedding light on the mythical figure of Adam, the first human (or Adama, group of humans).

Of course, the intriguing tale of Eve's creation from Adam's side, half, or rib is covered. If we trace this motif back to the older Sumerian myths, we discover echoes that resonate between these ancient narratives.

To wrap up this exploration, let's tackle the theme of our lost human immortality. Drawing from the renowned Sumerian Epic of Gilgamesh and the myth of Adappa and the South Wind, unveil the significant role these myths play in biblical creation stories.

This journey through ancient myths and their influence on the Bible is captivating. Together, we ponder the implications of the biblical scribes drawing inspiration from much older polytheistic mythology.

Thanks to Dr. Joshua Bowen for providing the details in this video. His book is Learn to Read Ancient Sumerian: An Introduction for Complete Beginners.

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Sumerian Noah's Ark: Gilgamesh Epic (video)

Derek Lambert (MythVision Podcast, 7/5/23); Sheldon S., S. Auberon (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

The true origin of Noah's Ark is shocking

(MythVision Podcast) July 5, 2023. Second channel: @MythVisiontv. Unveil the enthralling origins of the biblical flood myth in this captivating documentary.

Delve into the ancient Mesopotamian flood stories, including the Sumerian flood myth, Atrahasis Epic, the Epic of Gilgamesh, and witness the undeniable connections to the iconic tale of Noah.

From shared themes to linguistic correlations, let's explore the rich tapestry of these ancient narratives, shedding light on their profound influence on the Genesis (Bible chapter) flood account.

This thought-provoking journey navigates the ancient myths, uncovering the purpose and significance behind the Genesis narrative.

Discover the intriguing motifs, literary intertextuality, and cultural contexts that shaped the iconic flood story we know today.

With expert insights and compelling evidence, this is a compelling case for the dependence of the Bible's flood myth on much earlier Mesopotamian myths.

As this documentary reaches its climactic conclusion, be prepared for a tantalizing glimpse into future explorations. The next episode will delve into the captivating realms of Nimrod and the Ziggurat, unveiling their fascinating connections to the ancient city of Babylon.

Stay tuned for an exhilarating continuation of this journey through the ancient world, unraveling the mysteries and revealing the hidden truths behind these timeless myths.

Join in this captivating exploration of ancient mythology, where the past comes alive and reveals its secrets, providing us with a deeper understanding of the origins of some of the world's most cherished stories.

Catch this enlightening documentary that will leave many with a fresh perspective on the fascinating connections between the derivative Bible we have and the original ancient Mesopotamian lore that was largely lost.

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Sumerian roots of the Bible (video)

Neal Sendlak (Gnostic Informant, 6/17/23); Sheldon S., CC Liu (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Scientists have discovered an ancient hidden chapter in the Bible (MSN)

Shocking Sumerian roots of the Bible | (documentary)

(Gnostic Informant) Most historians have suggested that Sumer (home of the Sumerians and possibly the location of the Vedas' and Buddhism's Mt. Sumeru) was first permanently settled between circa 5500–3300 BCE by a West Asian people who spoke the Sumerian language.

Billy explains Sumerian history, clearer than Bible

Don't say "God is all in our head." Gods exist.

(Scholars can point to the names of cities, rivers, basic occupations, and so on as evidence). Sumerian is a non-Semitic and non-Indo-European agglutinative language isolate.

The Blau Monuments combine proto-cuneiform characters and illustrations of early Sumerians, Jemdet Nasr period, 3100–2700 BCE (British Museum).

Others have suggested that the Sumerians were a North African people who migrated from the once Green Sahara into the Middle East and were responsible for the spread of farming in the Middle East.

However, with evidence strongly suggesting the first farmers originated in the Fertile Crescent, this suggestion is often discarded.

Although not specifically discussing Sumerians, Lazaridis et al. 2016 have suggested a partial North African origin for some pre-Semitic cultures of the Middle East, particularly Natufians, after testing the genomes of Natufian and Pre-Pottery Neolithic culture-bearers.

Alternatively, a 2013 genetic analysis of four ancient Mesopotamian skeletal DNA samples suggests an association of the Sumerians with Indus Valley Civilization, possibly as a result of ancient Indus–Mesopotamia relations.

According to some data, the Sumerians are associated with the Hurrians and Urartians, and the area of the Caucasus Mountains is considered their homeland.

A prehistoric people who lived in the region before the Sumerians have been termed the "Proto-Euphrateans" or "Ubaidians" and are theorized to have evolved from the Samarra culture of northern Mesopotamia.

The Ubaidians, though never mentioned by the Sumerians themselves, are assumed by modern-day scholars to have been the first civilizing force in Sumer.

They drained the marshes to make way for agriculture, developed trade, and established industries, including weaving, leatherwork, metalwork, masonry, and pottery.

Enthroned Sumerian king of Ur, possibly Ur-Pabilsag, with attendants. Standard of Ur, c. 2600 BC.

Some scholars contest the idea of a Proto-Euphratean language or one substrate language; they think the Sumerian language may originally have been that of the hunting and fishing peoples who lived in the marshland and the Eastern Arabia littoral region and were part of the Arabian bifacial culture.

Reliable historical records begin much later; there are none in Sumer of any kind that have been dated before Enmebaragesi (Early Dynastic I).

Juris Zarins believes the Sumerians lived along the coast of Eastern Arabia, today's Persian Gulf region, before it was flooded at the end of the Ice Age.

Sumerian civilization took form in the Uruk period (4th millennium BCE), continuing into the Jemdet Nasr and Early Dynastic periods.

The Sumerians progressively lost control to Semitic states from the northwest. Sumer was conquered by the Semitic-speaking kings of the Akkadian Empire around 2270 BCE (short chronology), but Sumerian continued as a sacred language (like liturgical Sanskrit or Latin).

Native Sumerian rule re-emerged for about a century in the Third Dynasty of Ur at approximately 2100–2000 BCE, but the Akkadian language also remained in use for some time.

The Sumerian city of Eridu, on the coast of the Persian Gulf, is considered to have been one of the oldest cities, where three separate cultures may have fused: that of peasant Ubaidian farmers, living in mud-brick huts and practicing irrigation, that of mobile nomadic Semitic pastoralists living in black tents and following herds of sheep and goats, and that of fisher folk, living in reed huts in the marshlands, who may have been the ancestors of the Sumerians.

Epic of Gilgamesh, ancient Mesopotamian odyssey recorded in the Akkadian language about Gilgamesh, the king of the Mesopotamian city-state Uruk (Erech).

The fullest extant text of the Gilgamesh epic is on 12 incomplete Akkadian-language tablets found in the mid-19th century by the Turkish Assyriologist Hormuzd Rassam at Nineveh in the library of the Assyrian king Ashurbanipal (reigned 668–627 BCE).

The gaps that occur in the tablets have been partly filled by various fragments found elsewhere in Mesopotamia and Anatolia [home of Gobekli Tepe and even older temple ruins recently uncovered in the same area].

In addition, five short poems in the Sumerian language are known from tablets that were written during the first half of the 2nd millennium BCE; the poems have been entitled

1. “Gilgamesh and Huwawa,”
2. “Gilgamesh and the Bull of Heaven,”
3. “Gilgamesh and Agga of Kish,”
4. “Gilgamesh, Enkidu, and the Netherworld,” and
5. “The Death of Gilgamesh.”

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Why did God LIE in the Garden of Eden?

MythVision Podcast, 6/23/23; Sheldon S., Dhr. Seven, Pat Macpherson (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

He said we would die, but that was a lie. - Why would He lie? - Why wouldn't He?

Betrayed by YHWH: The shocking lies concealed in Genesis

I will smite ye disobedient, ungrateful worms!

(MythVision Podcast) In the intricate tapestry of biblical narratives, one cannot help but observe the cunning maneuver executed by the divine character known as YHWH (aka the Judeo-Christian "God"), who played the role of a heavenly trickster in the Garden of Eden.

With eloquence befitting a master manipulator, YHWH, the supposed epitome of righteousness, spun a web of deceit around Adam and Eve, luring them into an illusory paradise.

Withholding the enlightenment that would come through the "forbidden fruit" from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, YHWH betrayed their innocence by threatening them with immediate death that same day.

I can lie. I can do anything I goddamn want.

Like a skilled magician, YHWH diverted attention from the sinister truth, leaving our unsuspecting human ancestors to bear the weight of His punishment.

In this enigmatic saga, YHWH's deception stands as a poignant reminder that even the gods [devas, "deities"] themselves can succumb to the allure of power and control, their actions ultimately shaping the destiny of humanity.

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The mind-blowing origins of Adam and Eve

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The origin of Adam and Eve is mind blowing!

(MythVision Podcast) The tale of Adam and Eve is a story deeply ingrained in various religious traditions and beliefs.

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  "Eve" was a devi in Buddhism

  [In Buddhism, there is the Agganna Sutra to explain the origins of humanoid life on earth, on this bhumi or level plane, which is a product of devolution not evolution, but evolution comes back in the long course of a repeating/cyclical process. We are descended from devas who alighted on earth and liked the carnal, became attached, and lost their angelic light bodies, as they became coarser and coarser through the ages or over a long period of time. We still have deva potential, so we are much more than mere animals, though animals are certainly living beings worthy of care caught in the same cyclical process.]

The Rebuke of Adam and Eve (Natoire, 1740)

However, beneath the layers of faith and devotion lie an intriguing connection to earlier mythologies of Mesopotamia (modern Iraq), one of the cradles of civilization.

It appears that the Jewish-Christian biblical account of Adam and Eve draws heavily from these ancient tales, suggesting that it is a reimagining rather than a historical reality.

In Mesopotamian mythology, we encounter the Epic of Gilgamesh, a legendary hero whose adventures parallel those of Adam and Eve in surprising ways.

The story of Gilgamesh includes a tale of a sacred plant that grants eternal youth [amrita or amata, ambrosia, an "elixir of life" in the Vedas, likely a concoction for life extension, whereas in Buddhism amata/amrita is nirvana, "the deathless"], guarded by a serpent [naga, earthling-reptilian]. Sound familiar?

It's no coincidence that this motif reappears in the Garden of Eden, where a cunning serpent tempts Eve with the "forbidden fruit" [which is not an apple, but the Apocrypha speculates that it is the grape, as a reference to alcohol, though more likely it would be an entheogenic or magic mushroom, the fruiting body of mycelium] of knowledge.

Furthermore, the Mesopotamian myth of Enki and Ninhursag presents another intriguing parallel. In this tale, Enki, a "god of wisdom," creates a garden and a human-like creature called "Adamu" from the dust of the earth.

• [Even in the Adam and Eve creation myth we have, the Adam (ha adam = "the man" or humankind in general) was created from adamah or the "earth, ground, dirt"].

The similarities to the biblical story of Adam's creation from the dust [dirt] are striking. It seems that the Hebrew authors borrowed elements from these older narratives to construct their own theological framework.

• [Judaism, like Christianity, is a hodgepodge of older Middle Eastern and Near Eastern myths, most of them Sumerian.]

Considering these connections, it becomes increasingly apparent that the Adam and Eve story is not a historical account but a symbolic and cultural creation.

It serves as a mythological explanation for the origins of humanity and the presence of sin [literally, "missing the mark"] and suffering [dukkha] in the [human and subhuman] world.

While the historicity of Adam and Eve remains questionable, the story's enduring power lies in its capacity to explore complex philosophical and existential questions in an engaging and relatable manner.

So let us appreciate the Adam and Eve tale for what it is — a brilliant and borrowed fusion of ancient mythologies, conveying profound insights into the human condition [the story we tell ourselves in the West to make sense of the world the best we can].

Whether we take it as literal truth [as we are commanded to in some forms of Protestantism and Catholicism] or poetic metaphor, the story invites us to ponder the timeless themes of temptation, fallibility, and the quest for knowledge.

After all, it is in questioning and seeking understanding that we truly embark on the journey of enlightenment, much like the mythical figures of Adam and Eve themselves.

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Tomb of Gilgamesh found in Iraq (video)

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Ancient Mesopotamian terracotta relief (circa 2250-1900 BC) showing Gilgamesh slaying the Bull of Heaven, an episode described in Tablet VI of the Epic of Gilgamesh (wiki).

Artist's impression of palaces, The Monuments of Nineveh (Sir Austen Henry Layard, 1853)

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The Gilgamesh flood story (which came long before the Noah's Ark retelling) is a flood myth in the Epic of Gilgamesh.

Many scholars believe that the flood myth was added to Tablet XI in the "standard version" of the Gilgamesh Epic by an editor who used the flood story from the Epic of Atra-Hasis [1].

A short reference to the flood myth is also present in the much older Sumerian Gilgamesh poems, from which the later Babylonian versions drew much of their inspiration and subject matter.

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History

Gilgamesh's supposed historical reign is believed to have been approximately 2,700 BC [2], shortly before the earliest known written stories. The discovery of artifacts associated with Aga and Enmebaragesi of Kish (Sumer), two other kings named in the stories, has lent credibility to the historical existence of Gilgamesh [3].

The earliest Sumerian Gilgamesh poems date from as early as the Third dynasty of Ur (2,100–2,000 BC) [4].

One of these poems mentions Gilgamesh’s journey to meet the flood hero, Utnapishtim, as well as a short version of the flood story [5].

The earliest Akkadian versions of the unified epic are dated to circa 2,000–1,500 BC [6]. Due to the fragmentary nature of these Old Babylonian versions, it is unclear whether they included an expanded account of the flood myth.

One fragment definitely includes the story of Gilgamesh's journey to meet Utnapishtim.

Tablet XI

The Gilgamesh flood Tablet XI was discovered in Nineveh [8]. It contains additional story material besides the flood. More