Flood Myth: Similarities Between God And Jupiter

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While reading each myth presented in this class, I’ve noticed clear similarities between all of them. The stories we have read surrounding the Flood all have very similar pattern of events. Aside from this there are still many key details that make each myth unique. Both God and Jupiter share a few similarities. First, both of these Gods regret having humans on Earth and wish to destroy the human race. They are especially angry at humans for their wickedness. Both these gods also decide a flood would be the best way to go about achieving their goals. The way God and Jupiter act in each of their myth tells the reader a lot about their character. For example, God in Genesis clearly is more sympathetic to Noah. This can be seen when God warns

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