Wow! Excellent work my friend , every time I read these posts it sends my brain off on so many tangents that it's difficult to remain composed. But let's give it a try, I'm in complete agreement with your perspective regarding why the Sumerians would go to so much trouble to simply make up such an intricate story? It really doesn't make sense? With regards to the great flood, this is a story that fascinates me as it seems to pop up in so many places! If we believe the validity of the biblical flood then the Sumerian account pre-dates it? Does that mean there were two floods with two arks? No I believe these to be interpretations of one story. A story that has been shattered into so many pieces it's been impossible for humanity to grasp the complete truth. There are so many truths that have been held back from us, but the dam of lies is breaking under the weight of thousands of years of deceit. We are awaiting the next great flood, but this time it will be a flood of hidden knowledge and it will be pieced together by the research and contemplation of people like yourself. Sorry if I'm going off on one, but once again I blame your great posts! Catch you soon dude.