Gods Quote by Anonymous
““I was its king once, a long time ago, when the great gods decided to send the Flood. Five gods decided, and they took an oath to keep the plan secret: Anu their father, the counselor Enlil, Ninurta the gods’ chamberlain, and Ennugi the sheriff. Ea also, the cleverest of the gods, had taken the oath, but I heard him whisper the secret to the reed fence around my house. ‘Reed fence, reed fence, listen to my words. King of Shuruppak, quickly, quickly tear down your house and build a great ship, leave your possessions, save your life. The ship must be square, so that its length equals its width. Build a roof over it, just as the Great Deep is covered by the earth. Then gather and take aboard the ship examples of every living creature.””
About This Quote
Source Mythology: Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablet XI, ancient Mesopotamia
A divine warning about an impending flood leads the king to build a square ark to preserve life and knowledge.
In simple terms: Gods warned of flood; king builds square ark to save creatures.
Key Takeaway
Heed warnings and prepare wisely.
Themes
mythology
flood
divine warning
survival
preparation
Mood
urgent
reflective
Type
mythic
cautionary
When to use this quote
- building a safe shelter
- preserving species
- listening to counsel
- responding to crisis
Key Concepts
Divine oath
secret communication
architecture
biodiversity
Questions to Reflect On
- What warnings have you ignored?
- How would you design a refuge for all life?
A Different Perspective
The story may overlook practical feasibility of a square vessel.
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