Reading through the story of creation
Is the word napištu related to the name of the hero Utnapishtim?
I'm pretty sure it is. Utnapishtim's Sumerian name is Ziusudra, and I think both the -napishti- and Ziu- elements mean "life."
Hmmm. like Greek zoe?
Yes, I believe so.
Is the word napištu related to the name of the hero Utnapishtim?
I'm pretty sure it is. Utnapishtim's Sumerian name is Ziusudra, and I think both the -napishti- and Ziu- elements mean "life."
Hmmm. like Greek zoe?
Yes, I believe so.