Enuma Elish v Genesis: A Lesson From The Maori & Alutiiq
It has been asserted by some that Genesis owes compositional influence to the Mesopotamian creation epic, Enuma Elish. This talk will argue that the unbiased interpreter of evidence would be more convinced that the two creation epics are divergent editions of a shared memory. In support, we explore the historical & logical grounds for the assertion of inter-influence as well as expert opinion on the issue. This essay culminates in an exemplary model of recording a shared memory from indigenous peoples of the Pacific Rim. Taking these together reveals bias in the trend of modern scholarship on the issue.
HIST 370, Ancient Near Eastern & Mediterranean Civilizations
Melisa Ortiz Berry
P103
1 – 3 PM