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there was a great flood story in many, many civilizations

Posted on: July 10, 2025 at 06:14:39 CT
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In Indian mythology, the great flood is primarily associated with the Matsya Avatar of Vishnu and the figure of Manu, the first man and progenitor of humanity. This myth, similar to the Noah's Ark story, tells of a devastating flood sent to destroy the world and the divine intervention that saves a chosen few. Matsya, the fish avatar of Vishnu, warns Manu of the impending deluge and instructs him to build a large boat to preserve life.

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Matsya and Manu's Ark:
The story begins with Manu, a pious man, encountering a small fish that grows into a giant, revealing himself as Matsya, a form of Vishnu.

Divine Warning:
Matsya warns Manu about a great flood that will engulf the world and instructs him to build a ship to survive.
Building the Ark:

Manu, following the divine instructions, builds a massive ark and gathers seeds and pairs of all living creatures to preserve them from the flood.

The Deluge:
As the floodwaters rise, Manu ties his boat to the horn of the giant fish (Matsya), who then guides the ark to safety.

Rebirth of Humanity:
After the flood subsides, Manu's ark comes to rest on a mountaintop, and he repopulates the earth with his descendants.

Cyclical Time:
The flood myth in Hinduism is also connected to the concept of cyclical time (yugas), where the world undergoes destruction and recreation.

Variations:
The story appears in various Hindu scriptures, including the Satapatha Brahmana and the Puranas, with slight variations in details, such as the specific creatures preserved and the role of sages.
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In the Bible, there was a Great Flood - Ace UNC - 7/10 06:11:43
     Did the pages get wet? Nm - glue MU - 7/10 09:41:35
     there was a great flood story in many, many civilizations - 90Tiger STL - 7/10 06:14:39
          There was a great flood that ended the Younger Dryas - CulturedDan MU - 7/10 09:08:10
          This isn't a tale about scriptures, 90T. - Ace UNC - 7/10 06:30:56
               grow up, find a hobby that doesn't demand attention - 90Tiger STL - 7/10 06:38:09
                    Don't pretend to be an educated guru who instead - Ace UNC - 7/10 06:44:34
                         how do you think I knew what to google, you f'ing retard - 90Tiger STL - 7/10 07:05:12




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