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Developing Theories and Ideas About Flood Myths
After reading/annotating a collection of myths that all recount some version of a “great flood”, you are invited to write a multi-paragraph reflection in which you explore answers to the following question:
Why are the flood stories of mythology always flood stories? In other words, when the world is punished by the creator, as is the case in so many mythological traditions, what might explain why flood is such a common tool/medium for that punishment?
There is no right or wrong answer to these questions. You are writing to explore and develop ideas about what’s possible. When you have something you will like to share, post it here.
Responding to Discussion Board
In our course, we always respond to our peers on the discussion board within 24 hours after the posting due date. Initial posts and response are always welcome early. You may turn them in any time after you have completed the work.
- Please respond to two other students.
- Please be sure to use Netiquette in your response.
- In your response, indicate one interesting compare or contrast from your response and your peer’s response and you may either politely challenge a claim or idea your peer has about flood myths, or acknowledge an interesting insight (or both!).
Rubric
You will graded by the following criteria. Did you:
- respond to the question(s) asked of you
- meet the minimum length requirement for the assigned reflection
- write your response in standard written English that has been appropriately edited
- organize your work into paragraphs as appropriate
- respond to your peers thoughtfully
We’ve all read about a flood story, with Noah’s ark being one of the most popular of all. I used to just shrug these stories off and think to myself “oh well, at least someone survived”. However, this activity picked my brain and made me ask myself why these deadly floods happen in the first place. In most flood myths, a deity often sends a big flood that can destroy a civilization as an act of retribution.