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Meanings of flood myth in anglès

rus
библейский потоп
portuguès
dilúvio universal
espanyol
diluvio universal
català
diluvi universal
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Narrative in which a great flood destroys a civilization, commonly as divine retribution.

        diluvi universal
        Usage of flood myth in anglès
        1
        The Hindoos believed in the flood myth.
        Lectures of Col. R. G. Ingersoll - Latest
        2
        A few specimens will serve as examples of all these American flood myths.
        The Myths of the New World / A Treatise on the Symbolism and Myt...
        3
        Flood myths are found in many mythologies both in the Old World and the New.
        Myths of Babylonia and Assyria
        4
        "Hasisadra's Adventure," published in the "Nineteenth Century" for June, completed his long-contemplated examination of the Flood myth.
        Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley — Volume 3