Utnapishti

Utnapishti
   Babylonian Noah, son of Ubar-Tutu, who was warned by Anki, god of wisdom, of the intention of the gods to drown mankind, and to pull down his reed hut and make a boat or raft. He may be similar to Ziudsuddu, the last of the ten Sumerian kings who reigned before the Flood.

Who’s Who in non-classical mythology . . 2014.

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