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Utnapishtim

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[oot-nuh-pish-tim] / ˌʊt nəˈpɪʃ tɪm /

noun

  1. the favorite of the gods, who survived the great flood and became immortal.


Example Sentences

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But the god of the waters, Enki, warns the righteous man, Utnapishtim, about the impending disaster.

From Salon

After enduring days of storms, Utnapishtim, like Noah in Genesis, releases a bird in search of dry land.

From Time

Utnapishtim, the friend, did as he was told.

From Project Gutenberg

On his long search for Utnapishtim he says: “On reaching the entrance of the mountain at night I saw lions and was afraid.”

From Project Gutenberg

Utnapishtim saves himself and his family by constructing a boat.

From Salon