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Once, in the ancient land of Sumer, there lived a wise and righteous king named Ziusudra. He ruled over his people with compassion and was beloved by all. But little did he know that his destiny would intertwine with a cataclysmic event that would forever be etched in the annals of human history.
Ziusudra, also a revered priest, had always been attuned to the whispers of the gods. It was on one fateful day as he conducted a sacred ritual at the Temple of Eridu when the deity Enki chose to reveal a great secret to him. The god's voice echoed in his mind, urging Ziusudra to listen carefully.
"Ziusudra, my faithful servant," Enki's voice boomed. "A great deluge shall soon wash over the Earth. Build a massive ark and take with you your loved ones and creatures from every corner of creation. Only then shall you find salvation."
The king’s heart pounded in his chest as he absorbed the divine message. He understood the gravity of the task and vowed to fulfill his duty. Ziusudra summoned the finest artisans and architects and embarked on the monumental task of constructing the ark.
Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months as the mighty vessel took shape. Towering over the city, it stood as a testament to Ziusudra’s unwavering faith and determination. Skepticism and doubt filled the hearts of the people as they witnessed the colossal project, but the king’s conviction never wavered. He knew that the gods would guide him.
As the dark clouds gathered and the first drops of rain fell, Ziusudra, along with his devoted family, entered the ark. He had meticulously gathered creatures of all sizes and kinds, from the nimblest gazelles to the mightiest elephants. The world trembled as the floodgates of heaven were thrown open, and the colossal waves swallowed the…
