The Flood and the Deluge Flashcards
1
Q
Treasures buried with the deceased
A
Grave goods
2
Q
The human who became immortal after surviving the Deluge
A
Uta-Napishti
3
Q
The flood
A
The Deluge
4
Q
Goddess of the Ocean Below, one of the creators of mankind. Convinced Enlil to warn Uta-napishti about the flood
A
Ea
5
Q
Comparing myths from different cultures
A
Comparative mythology
6
Q
Sumerian for Uta-napishti. Gave more details of the Deluge
A
Atra-hasis
7
Q
The first book in the old testament which discusses The Flood
A
Genesis
8
Q
Belief in only one god
A
Monotheism
9
Q
Belief in multiple gods
A
Polytheism
10
Q
Suggests that 8,400 years ago, The Black Sea grew rapidly, which may be the reasoning behind the Deluge and The Flood
A
The Black Sea Deluge
11
Q
Burial and piety determine your eternal fate. Everyone treated the same
A
The Mesopotamian Netherworld
