The ancient Mesopotamian myth of Adapa tells the intriguing story of a man created by Enki, the god of wisdom, who was granted great intelligence but denied immortality. As the high priest of Eridu, Adapa's life takes a dramatic turn after confronting the South Wind in anger and being summoned by Anu, the supreme god of heaven.

Enki's warning not to consume anything offered by Anu leads Adapa to reject the bread and water of life, thus securing wisdom but not eternal life for humanity. This myth, originating in ancient Sumer, finds its echoes in the Genesis story of Adam, highlighting themes of obedience, limitation, and the restricted realm of immortality reserved for the divine.

Some interpretations, such as those by Zecharia Sitchin, suggest Adapa was a genetically engineered being, part human, part Anunnaki, designed to serve. The myth becomes a metaphor for ancient biopolicy, setting boundaries between creator and creation.

In our modern era, advancements in gene editing and biotechnology challenge these ancient boundaries. Leaders and tech giants are exploring life extension and merging biology with AI, turning humanity's age-old quest for immortality into a scientific endeavor.

The story of Adapa, preserved through time, provokes a modern question: can humanity transcend its mortal limitations? Adapa’s silence at the divine table now resonates with our own pursuit of crossing the boundaries once set by the gods.

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