Tablets of Adapa

The Tablets of Adapa are ancient Mesopotamian texts that tell the story of Adapa, a wise man created by the gods. He inadvertently breaks the wing of the wind god’s boat, which causes him to lose his chance for immortality. The gods offer him wisdom and food to restore him, but he refuses, fearing it might cause harm. These tablets explore themes of human knowledge, divine intervention, and the limits of mortal understanding. They are significant for shedding light on early ideas about the relationship between humans and gods, and the pursuit of wisdom.