Myths show the values of a culture along with a life message. People usually decide what stories they think are worth retelling to their children, with these stories strangers can figure out what that culture valued. The stories of the two Greek figures Apollo and Utnapishtim demonstrate decision-making and their aftershocks. The Story of Apollo’s tree shows that if you brag then you will suffer the consequences and Utnapishtim’s story of the great flood shows that if you are kind and courteous you will live a happy life.
Utnapishtim was a good person, “Impressed by the virtue and wisdom of Utnapishtim.” The god Ea told Utnapishtim to make a boat for him and his family but instead he put himself, his family, plants, and animals on the ship,
Utnapishtim was a good person, “Impressed by the virtue and wisdom of Utnapishtim.” The god Ea told Utnapishtim to make a boat for him and his family but instead he put himself, his family, plants, and animals on the ship,