Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
utnapishtim
Noun
oo-tna-pee-shtim
Definition
Utnapishtim is a character from ancient Mesopotamian mythology, particularly known from the Epic of Gilgamesh.
Examples
- Utnapishtim’s story shares similarities with various flood myths in different cultures.
- In the Epic of Gilgamesh, Gilgamesh seeks out Utnapishtim to learn the secret of eternal life.
Meaning
Utnapishtim is often regarded as a figure who survived a great flood and was granted immortality by the gods, analogous to the Biblical Noah.
Synonyms
- Noah
- Survivor of the flood
- Immortal
