Enki and Ninmaḫ
Sumerian
Ur III / Old Babylonian (c. 2100–1600 BCE)
19 pages
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When the minor gods grow tired of manual labor, Enki and Ninmaḫ create humanity to do the work instead. Their subsequent competition turns into a sharp debate about physical disability and the inherent value of every human life.