| 单词 | Adapa |
| 例句 | One of the mythological tales discovered at Tel el-Amarna is the latter portion of a story which described the creation of the first man, Adapa or Adama, and the introduction of death into the world. The Egypt of the Hebrews and Herodotos 2012-02-14T03:00:25.940Z In another the adventures of the first man Adapa are related, and how he was summoned to heaven to answer the charge of having broken the wings of the south-wind. A Primer of Assyriology 2011-09-14T02:00:47.990Z I have already referred to the story of the first man, Adapa, and his refusal of the gift of immortality. The Religions of Ancient Egypt and Babylonia 2011-04-14T02:00:46.297Z Certain of the most ancient Babylonian myths, especially that of Adapa, may also be traced back to the shrine of Ea at Eridu. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" 2011-02-27T03:00:31.973Z The story of Adapa is in part an explanation of how men came to lose immortality. Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV Adapa had broken the wings of the south wind, and was accordingly ordered to appear before Anu, the lord of the sky. The Egypt of the Hebrews and Herodotos 2012-02-14T03:00:25.940Z The legend of Adapa, the first man, a portion of which was found in the record-office of the Egyptian king Amenophis IV. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" The answer was given, at any rate by the priests of Eridu, in the legend of Adapa and his journey to the sky. The Religions of Ancient Egypt and Babylonia 2011-04-14T02:00:46.297Z The Adapa legend shows us that at one time the festival was celebrated in honor of the two related deities. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria Adapa, however, appeared in garments of mourning and was forgiven. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria Whereupon “Anu looked upon him and raised his voice in lamentation: ‘O Adapa, wherefore eatest thou not? wherefore drinkest thou not? The Egypt of the Hebrews and Herodotos 2012-02-14T03:00:25.940Z Adapa while fishing had broken the wings of the south wind, and was accordingly summoned before the tribunal of Anu in heaven. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" Adapa, however, remembered the commands of Ea, and, unlike the biblical Adam, refused the food of immortality. The Religions of Ancient Egypt and Babylonia 2011-04-14T02:00:46.297Z Since Adapa succeeds in overcoming the destructive wind, the wintry season has passed by. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria The northern story of Thor's fishing, when he hooked and wounded the Midgard serpent, is recalled by the Babylonian legend of Adapa, son of the god Ea. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria Adapa or Adama, the first man, who had been created by Ea, was fishing one day in the deep sea, when he broke the wings of the south wind. Patriarchal Palestine The demigod Adapa, the son of Ea, fishing in the sea for the family of his lord, is overwhelmed by the stormy south wind and cast under the waves. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 1 The name of the first man was Adapa, “the son of Eridu.” The Religions of Ancient Egypt and Babylonia 2011-04-14T02:00:46.297Z Adapa dwells at the sea, and is forced into the ocean by the south wind, in the same way that the sun dips into the great 'Okeanos' every evening. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria In his wrath Adapa immediately attacked the storm demon and shattered her pinions. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria Then Anu looked upon him and raised his voice in lamentation: 'O Adapa, wherefore atest thou not, wherefore didst thou not drink? Patriarchal Palestine Anu is appeased, but laments that Adapa, by rejecting heavenly food and drink, has lost the opportunity to become immortal. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 1 But in return, sovereignty and dominion were bestowed upon him, and Adapa became the father of mankind. The Religions of Ancient Egypt and Babylonia 2011-04-14T02:00:46.297Z A fisherman, Adapa, is engaged in plying his trade when a storm arises. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria As to Adapa, it may be mentioned here that Fossey has shown reason for holding that the true reading of the name is Adamu. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 One of them was the legend of Adapa, in which we noted just now a distant resemblance to the Hebrew story of Paradise. Legends of Babylon and Egypt in relation to Hebrew tradition When he came, Anu at him looked, saying, O Adapa, Why hast thou broken the Southwind's wing? Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 1 Adapa, on the other hand, was already endowed with knowledge by his creator Ea, and his loss of immortality was due, not to his disobedience, but to his obedience to the commands of the god. The Religions of Ancient Egypt and Babylonia 2011-04-14T02:00:46.297Z The basis of the Adapa legend is, therefore, the nature-myth of the annual fight of the sun with the violent elements of nature. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria Adamu or Adapa, we are told, received from his divine father the gift of wisdom,20 but not that of everlasting life. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 Adapa, accordingly, is portrayed as fishing for the 'house of his lord,' i.e., for Ea. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria Then came Anu's messenger:-- The wing of the Southwind Adapa has broken, Deliver him up to me. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 1 The mourning of Adapa will be regarded as a sign of reverence for the two gods, whose sympathy and good-will will thus be secured. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria Ea obeys the order, delivers up Adapa, and everything happens as was foretold. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria Adapa's mourning is thus an indication of the season of the year when his encounter with the south wind took place. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria Tammuz and Gishzida, the gods of spring, accordingly stand at Adapa's side, ready to plead his cause before Anu. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria Anu, informed that the south wind no longer blows, summons Adapa to his presence. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 1 Anu is appeased, but he is astonished at Ea's patronage of Adapa, as a result of which a mortal has actually appeared in a place set aside for the gods. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria Adapa replies: 'Two gods have disappeared from the earth, therefore do I wear a mourning garment.' The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria Adapa follows the instructions of Ea, but the latter, it will be recalled, tells Adapa that food and water of death will be offered him. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria In the Adapa legend the gods, including Anu, are willing to grant a mortal the food and water of life, simply because they believe that Ea, the creator of man, wishes him to have it. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria Adapa carries out the instructions of his father to the letter. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 1 Adapa replies, unconscious of the deception practised on him: 'Ea, my lord, commanded me not to eat and not to drink.' The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria In the Adapa legend, it will be recalled, they are stationed as guardians in heaven. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria The Adapa legend attacks the problem more seriously. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria To accomplish this, Adapa is to clothe himself in garments of mourning, and when the doorkeepers ask him the reason for his mourning, he is to answer: ... The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria At a later period, Nin-gishzida is entirely absorbed by Ninib, but the Adapa legend affords us a glimpse of the god still occupying an independent, though already inferior, position. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria At the same time, other ideas have been introduced into it, and Adapa himself, while playing the rôle of Marduk, is yet not entirely confounded with this god. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria He denounces Adapa in solemn assembly, and demands his presence of Ea, in whose domain Adapa has taken refuge. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria The real purport of the legend in its present form is foreshadowed by the further advice that Ea offers to Adapa: When thou comest before Anu they will offer thee food of death. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria As he approached, Anu saw him and cried out to him: 'Come, Adapa, why hast thou broken the wings of the south wind?' The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria Adapa would be merely a designation of Marduk and nothing more. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria Accordingly, Anu and his associates are represented at the close of the legend as being grieved that Adapa should have foregone the privilege. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria The text at this point is defective, but one can gather that Ea, who constitutes himself Adapa's protector, warns the latter, as he warned Parnapishtim. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria Evidently the lesson that the Babylonian theologians intended to teach through the Adapa legend was, that it was not good for man to 'live forever.' The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria The privilege accorded to Adapa appears to alarm the gods. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria Adapa, having viewed the secrets of heaven and earth, there was nothing left for the gods but to admit him into their circle. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria The literary method adopted is the same that characterizes the elaboration of the Adapa myth and of the myths incorporated into the Gilgamesh epic. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria Adapa is designated as the son of Ea. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria |
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