Flood Myths Pt. 1 The Fall & Antediluvian Period

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We are all familiar with one flood myth or another though remarkably we notice this motif all over the world It has been imagined since antiquity that they must detail a cosmic event So what history can be excavated from this universally remembered event Past that even we have a story that has evolved drastically over the many generations it has been shared What metaphors do these stories share What do they say about antiquity apos s views on the world around them Most importantly what can we learn about ourselves Part one deals with the fall motif and the antediluvian epoch Namely the period before the flood in this episode we set the stage for the disaster to come If you enjoyed this episode join my community Click the LinkTree URL here https linktr ee UnderstandingMythologyIf you enjoyed my friend Elliot apos s pitch on his podcast Anthology of Heroes his LinkTree is here https linktr ee anthologyofheroespodcast