Selects: Why Do Great Flood Myths Seem To Be Universal?

The podcast explores the prevalence of flood myths across various cultures, questioning whether they stem from a single historical event or shared human experiences. It examines the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Noah's Ark story, noting similarities and their potential origin. The discussion introduces geomythology, suggesting myths could contain historical accounts of natural disasters cloaked in legend. Examples include a Chinese flood myth linked to an ancient landslide and the theory that rising sea levels bursting through the Bosporus Strait 7,000 years ago may have inspired the Gilgamesh and Noah stories. The hosts also discuss the role of Christian missionaries in spreading the Noah's flood tale and explore common themes in flood myths, such as punishment, purification, and industriousness.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction, Ancient Narratives

Part 2: Scientific Analysis, Historical Context

Part 3: Geomythology, Geological Findings

Part 4: Cultural Themes, Conclusion

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Stuff You Should Know

Part 1: Introduction, Ancient Narratives

Introduction to Flood Myths: The Story of Noah and the Global Flood Theory

The Epic of Gilgamesh: An Ancient Precursor to the Noah's Flood Story

Part 2: Scientific Analysis, Historical Context

Debunking Deluvialism: The Geological Record and the Absence of Global Flood Evidence

Explanations for Universal Flood Myths: Localized Floods, Proto-Indo-Europeans, and Christian Missionaries

Part 3: Geomythology, Geological Findings

Geomythology: Bridging the Gap Between Cultural Values and Historical Events

Correlating Myths with Geological Findings: Paleohydrology and the Black Sea Flood

Aqua Terra: Submerged Settlements and the Doggerland Tsunami

Part 4: Cultural Themes, Conclusion

The Mythology of Flood Myths: Similarities and Themes Across Cultures

Listener Mail and Closing Remarks

Selects: Why Do Great Flood Myths Seem To Be Universal?

Stuff You Should Know

Part 1: Introduction, Ancient Narratives

00:00Introduction to Flood Myths: The Story of Noah and the Global Flood Theory

Introduction to Flood Myths: The Story of Noah and the Global Flood Theory

03:31The Epic of Gilgamesh: An Ancient Precursor to the Noah's Flood Story

The Epic of Gilgamesh: An Ancient Precursor to the Noah's Flood Story

Part 2: Scientific Analysis, Historical Context

07:26Debunking Deluvialism: The Geological Record and the Absence of Global Flood Evidence

Debunking Deluvialism: The Geological Record and the Absence of Global Flood Evidence

09:53Explanations for Universal Flood Myths: Localized Floods, Proto-Indo-Europeans, and Christian Missionaries

Explanations for Universal Flood Myths: Localized Floods, Proto-Indo-Europeans, and Christian Missionaries

Part 3: Geomythology, Geological Findings

15:12Geomythology: Bridging the Gap Between Cultural Values and Historical Events

Geomythology: Bridging the Gap Between Cultural Values and Historical Events

22:07Correlating Myths with Geological Findings: Paleohydrology and the Black Sea Flood

Correlating Myths with Geological Findings: Paleohydrology and the Black Sea Flood

27:05Aqua Terra: Submerged Settlements and the Doggerland Tsunami

Aqua Terra: Submerged Settlements and the Doggerland Tsunami

Part 4: Cultural Themes, Conclusion

32:24The Mythology of Flood Myths: Similarities and Themes Across Cultures

The Mythology of Flood Myths: Similarities and Themes Across Cultures

40:35Listener Mail and Closing Remarks

Listener Mail and Closing Remarks