Author Paul Kriwaczek explores the origins of civilization in Mesopotamia, discussing the execution of a tyrant and drawing modern parallels. The chapter delves into the flood stories in the Epic of Gilgamesh and the story of Noah, highlighting their motives and ramifications. The first identifiable author in history, a priestess, greatly influenced prayer traditions and had a lasting impact on Babylon and the Hebrew Bible. Discover the significance of recovering lost knowledge from Babylon and the early development of morality and justice in Mesopotamia.