Story Elements |
Noah OR Gilgamesh (pick one) |
Myth #1 |
Myth #2 |
Name of Hero |
Noah |
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Cause of the Flood |
Man is wicked; God is regretful for having created man |
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Flood Intended for? |
Wicked man |
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Means of Announcement |
God warns him and tells him how to build an ark |
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Hero Warns Others? |
Tries but everyone thinks he’s crazy |
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Duration of Flood |
40 days and 40 nights |
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Extent of the Flood |
Global |
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Hero is Saved Because |
He is righteous. |
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Vessel Description |
Several stories high |
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Who’s On Board? |
Seed of all things, 2 of every animal, Noah and family |
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Flood Ends |
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Test to Find Land |
Raven and doves are sent out. Dove returns with olive branch and last dove never returns because it found land |
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Flood Aftermath |
Emerge and procreate |
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Creation Elements |
Mankind is revived |
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Other elements? |
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