Selects: Why Do Great Flood Myths Seem To Be Universal?
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Selects: Why Do Great Flood Myths Seem To Be Universal? mentions Epic of Gilgamesh with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.
the Epic of Gilgamesh predates the Old Testament by at least several hundred years, depending on what part you're talking about.
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“George Smith came across a story of the Epic of Gilgamesh and read this, quote, Build a boat. Abandon wealth and seek survival. Spurn poverty. Save life.”
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