Utnapishtim

[ oot-nuh-pish-tim ]

noun

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

Example Sentences

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

He asks the survivor how he came to escape the common fate of mankind, and in reply Utnapishtim tells the story of the catastrophe that brought about universal destruction.

From Project Gutenberg

Utnapishtim saves himself and his family by constructing a boat.

From Salon