Entity: GARDEN-OF-EDEN
The Garden of Eden is a biblical earthly paradise where the first man and woman, Adam and Eve, lived before being expelled for disobedience.
Garden of Eden
Etymology
The name 'Garden of Eden' derives from the Akkadian 'edinnu', from a Sumerian word 'edin' meaning 'plain' or 'steppe', closely related to an Aramaic root word meaning 'fruitful, well-watered'.
Definition
The Garden of Eden is a biblical earthly paradise inhabited by the first created man and woman, Adam and Eve, prior to their expulsion for disobeying the commandments of God.
Historical Context
In the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) book of Genesis, the Garden of Eden is described as a place of perfection and harmony where Adam and Eve lived in innocence.
Cultural Significance
The story of the Garden of Eden is a foundational myth in Judeo-Christian tradition, symbolizing the loss of innocence and the introduction of sin into the world.
Related Concepts
Other cultures have similar myths of a primordial paradise, such as the Greek Garden of the Hesperides and the Norse realm of Asgard.
See Also
A beautiful garden where Adam and Eve were placed at the Creation, but were driven out after disobeying and eating the forbidden fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil.