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Ruhan · 02-10-2006, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Asha'man

I agree that the Black Sea flooded, but I disagree that the Sumerian story is based on it. The difference in time span seems to large, given a lack of writing. And there is clear evidence of flooding from the Tigris and Euphrates, including cities like Ur with a 2 foot (or so) layer of river silt that is far, far more recent. I'd think the much more recent event is a far likelier source for the story. There are also elements of the Sumerian story that simply fit a river flood better, like the hero ending up in the Persian Gulf (not the Black Sea).

But the flood in Ur was later found to be much more localised than previously thought. The reason why the Black Sea flood would fit was because it was significantly larger than the other major floods and that those affected fled into all the areas where flood stories had developed later on. the fact that there is a lack of writing further supports the idea that the story had grown from a major to a global flood through oral exaggeration.

Just an interesting side note that some historians believe that this flood was responsible for spreading early agricultural tecniques across Mesapotamia.

Thomas II · 02-11-2006, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Chili

The question is: will there be another Noah?

We have lots of floods but we are short on Noah's. In Catholic tradition we have replaced the flood with Advent so we can be noah without knowing it.

You mean a guy who thinking that a flood might be imminent would get himself a boat to accommodate his family,pets,and farm animals in order to try to survive the flood?
You bet!

Chili · 02-11-2006, 06:34 PM

Don't forget the dove and lets just hope that she finds Eden from where she came.

Ever thought of a word play on Noah and naos?

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Chili Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Alberta Posts: 11,885	Don't forget the dove and lets just hope that she finds Eden from where she came. Ever thought of a word play on Noah and naos?

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