What is the purpose of the document’s discussion of human creation?

The above snippet comes from a source you have already read. What is the purpose of the document’s discussion of human creation? Who is the audience of the primary source? That is to say, why did this source get written down and what can we tell about this society from the source? What major themes of the class (religion, technology, political power, and/or trade) does it connect to? Make sure that you argue WHY this source is significant for understanding ancient civilization. The mini-essay should be at least 300 words – you need to write at least a page that includes an argument, evidence, and analysis of the primary source.