Compare and contrast the flood stories found in The Epic of Gilgamesh, the Bible (Genesis), and Popol Vuh. What similarities or differences can we identify? What do these stories tell us about the cultural relationship to the environment? How is the relationship between the divine and humankind characterized? What lessons do you believe the authors were trying to offer? Use specific examples in support of your points.
Refer to the Writing Guide for examples of thesis statements found in compare-and-contrast papers.
Be sure to cite any readings you have used to formulate your initial response in MLA format.
Please include the sources below
Ancient Texts. (n.d.). Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablet 11, Flood Story. Retrieved
from
http://www.ancienttexts.org/library/mesopotamian/gilgamesh/tab11.htm
World Encyclopedia. (February 9, 2017).
Great Flood.
Retrieved from
http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Great_Flood
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under CC BY 3.0.
The Bible (Genesis)
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