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The Epic of Gilgamesh

The Epic of Gilgamesh, from ancient Sumeria, is the oldest known story about a flood and a boat. It has many similarities to the Great Flood as told in Genesis 6-9, including the name of one of the...

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The Epic of Gilgamesh

The Epic of Gilgamesh and Genesis 6–9 both feature a flood narrative where divine beings decide to destroy humanity due to its wickedness. In Genesis, God spares Noah, his family, and animals by...

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