“And the Waters Prevailed": Some Andean Indian Versions of the Flood

Title

“And the Waters Prevailed": Some Andean Indian Versions of the Flood

Magazine

New Era

Publication Type

Magazine Article

Year of Publication

1983

Authors

Magleby, Kirk (Primary)

Pagination

9-12

Date Published

Jan-Feb 1983

Volume

13

Issue Number

1-2

Abstract

North, Central, and South American Indians all “preserved the story of the flood.” Their deluge accounts share with the Bible three main themes: “(1) mankind becomes wicked and offends the Gods, (2) a worldwide flood destroys sinners and purifies the earth, and (3) one righteous family or group is spared to begin a new, improved human race.” Samples of the writings of early American explorers relating to Indian traditions about the flood are given.

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Subject Keywords

Ancient America
Native Americans
Oral Tradition
South America
Great Flood

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