Machine Colorized Ut-Napishtim makes Offering to the Gods by A llan Steward. Ut-napishtim or Uta-na’ishtim (in the Epic of Gilgamesh), Atra-Hasis, Ziusudra (Sumerian), Xisuthros is a character in ancient Mesopotamian mythology. He is tasked by the god Enki (Akkadian: Ea) to create a giant ship to be called Preserver of Life in preparation of a giant flood that would wipe out all life. The character appears in the Epic of Gilgamesh. From the book ' Myths and legends of Babylonia & Assyria ' by Lewis Spence, Published London : Harrap 1916

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