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.