Adapa
Definition
A mythological hero and legendary wise man from ancient Mesopotamian civilization (Sumerian and Babylonian), considered one of the seven primordial sages (Apkallu) and the creator of the foundations of human civilization in the city of Eridu. According to the clay tablet myth, he refused the food and water of immortality offered by the god Anu due to a deceptive advice from the god Ea, thus losing the chance at eternal life for all of humanity.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Adapa
- Adapa of Eridu
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper noun, masculine, syntactically stable in sentence frameworks. |
| Formation | Ancient Sumerian proper name transcribed from cuneiform texts and stabilized in near-eastern studies. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˈa.da.pa] |
| Source | The Oxford Companion to World Mythology |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Arheologii au descifrat povestea lui Adapa pe mai multe fragmente de tablete de lut descoperite la Amarna.
EN: Archaeologists deciphered the story of Adapa on several clay tablet fragments discovered at Amarna.
RO: În textul antic, Adapa este descris ca fiind un pescar destoinic care a frânt aripile vântului de sud.
EN: In the ancient text, Adapa is described as a skillful fisherman who broke the wings of the south wind.
RO: Profesorul de istorie a comparat legenda lui Adapa cu alte mituri universale despre pierderea nemuririi.
EN: The history professor compared the legend of Adapa with other universal myths regarding the loss of immortality.
Idioms & Phrases
Mitul lui Adapa / The Myth of Adapa
RO: Poem mesopotamian celebru scris în cuneiforme care abordează relația dintre oameni, zei și darul cunoașterii.
EN: A famous Mesopotamian cuneiform poem addressing the relationship between humans, gods, and the gift of knowledge.
Înțelepciunea lui Adapa / Wisdom of Adapa
RO: Concept filosofic antic care desemnează cunoașterea profundă a ritualurilor sacre transmise direct de către divinități.
EN: An ancient philosophical concept denoting profound knowledge of sacred rituals passed down directly by divinities.
Tradiția Apkallu - Adapa / Apkallu - Adapa tradition
RO: Curent mitologic ce plasează geneza meșteșugurilor și a scrisului în mâinile celor șapte magi preistorici.
EN: A mythological current placing the genesis of crafts and writing into the hands of the seven prehistoric magi.
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