The belief in man’s having been created from clay was well-nigh universal in the Eastern Hemisphere; this tradition can be traced from the Philippine Islands around the world to Africa. [1] For writing material early peoples utilized, among other things, clay tablets. [2] Jesus put clay on Josiah’s eyes, the blind beggar. [3] There were sculptures of clay adorning the gardens of Dalamatia. [4]
Some ancient Sumerian clay tablets found tell of Dilmun, this earthly paradise “where the Gods first blessed mankind with the example of civilized and cultured life”. [5]
See also: UB 60:3.5.