Syndafloden

Also known as flood myth, deluge, universal deluge

berättelser om global översvämning

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A deluge myth is a story found in many cultures about a massive flood that destroys civilization, often as punishment from the gods or divine forces. These myths matter because they appear across different ancient societies worldwide, offering insights into how various cultures understood catastrophe, morality, and humanity's relationship with the divine.

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Commons category: Deluge (mythology)
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Berättelser om olika former av syndafloder är vanligt förekommande i litteraturen. Den i västvärlden mest kända berättelsen om detta är Bibelns berättelse i Första Mosebok 6:5–8:19, men liknande berättelser finns även utanför judendomen/kristendomen.

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