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Part of the answer is revealed in the account of the "confounding of the languages" in the plain in the land of Shinar.
"And the whole earth was of one language, and of one speech." (Gen.11:1)
These generations were the closest to the advent of "the flood" that wiped out their ancestors and their history. A past filled with memories and stories that people tend to not want to die out, to pass along to their children.
These people all had the stories passed on to them by Noah and his family... including the one about the Garden of Eden, where man's troubles began. The place where "creatures;" cherubim, they were called... stood at the entrance ways into the garden for all of those generations. They were armed with "flaming swords" to prevent anyone from gaining entry into it, until the flood wiped in all out.
The cherubim were described as each having "four faces" [of an ox, a lion, an eagle and a man - see Ezek.1:5-10], with their "four-faced head" looking in all directions at the same time. There was no sneaking past them.
Mankind spoke one language from the beginning. It followed them across the flood... and they all hung together as a people, shared the same stories of the past, and began to rebuild their world in their own image on this side of the flood:
"...they said, 'Come, let us build ourselves a city... so that we may make a name for ourselves and not be scattered over the face of the whole earth.'" (Gen.11:4 NIV)
This developing "one language" society would quickly have deteriorated into another degenerate, wicked pre-flood one. There was nothing hindering them from attaining technological advances [the likes of what this generation takes for granted... now that the "language barrier" is effectively a thing of the past] -- advances that would have brought the world to the volatile state it's in today... only centuries earlier.
So, God confounded the languages... and the people, suddenly not understanding one another, formed up into separate groups with others who spoke their language. They were all suddenly transformed into groups, clans and tribes of "foreigners." They didn't know what the others were saying... but, they all knew the other groups were talking about them. The different groups could no longer trust the other groups... talking about them like they were; making fun of them... planning something against them [and so, human nature goes].
And so it went.
The groups of "foreigners" did what they had not intended before the language barrier arose -- they scattered over the face of the earth; where their similar stories and histories followed them as their cultures, customs and traditions developed and grew. Their gods became "oxen," and "lions," and "eagles," and "men." As well as other gods reflected in the things they saw in the world; trees, rocks, snakes, birds, fish and bugs.
So, the histories of the scattered foreign-speaking nations in the world included a flood of some kind or other; whether it was a local one or global with their own heroes and villians. It varied from culture to culture, and with the leaders of the people and the history they chose to pass on to their children. Much like nations still do today. Lots of myths, legends, lore and embellishments that usually tend to favor the people telling and teaching it... tempered with a grain of truth here and there, whether intended or accidental.
In the telling of man's historical past... filtered through the vanity of human nature... certain factual events common to all men have a way of becoming embellished by the teller of the story... playing down this part and emphasizing another. Leaving this part out, while introducing something that may not have been in it before... for the sake of interest, intrigue -- or just to make it a darn good story.
The Bible stories are different. They don't shed the favorable light on mankind the same way that men do... whose vanity tends to make him better, stronger and more saintly than he really is. Yet, the Bible makes the claim that it is "the Truth" [John 17:17].
It's the revealed Word of God to man by his Creator, that he can rely on, and upon which he can lay a spiritual foundation and safely base his beliefs. Men can "believe it"... if they would just allow themselves to.
It's from the Bible that men may take a glance at the True beginning [when creation started and man was made] and see the origins of the similarities between and among the different cultures, peoples and nations in the world. People who in the beginning all spoke the same language, clung together, experienced the same things, saw the same things -- and when they were scattered around the world, took all those things with them in their hearts and minds... and told their similar stories to their children.
What else can I help you with?
What became of Greek goddess Hera according to Ancient Greek myths?
According to Greek myths, she is still alive and well.
Did Theseus exist?
Theseus was a mythical hero. The ancient myths have no chronology.
How have myths been preserved?
In ancient times myths were passed down in oral tradition. It is not possible to know how much change and mutation those early myths might have undergone. Myths recorded on paper were much more accurately preserved, and for much longer stretches of time, as language evolves more slowly than mythology.
What are the ratings and certificates for Myths - 2009?
Myths - 2009 is rated/received certificates of: UK:PG
Who was hera's hasomban?
Hera's husband was Zeus, the king of the gods in Greek mythology. Despite their marriage, Zeus was known for his numerous infidelities, which often led to jealousy and conflict between the couple. Hera was the goddess of marriage and family, and she frequently sought revenge against Zeus's lovers and their offspring. Their complex relationship is central to many myths in ancient Greek literature.
What is the difference between ancient myths and urban myths?
ancient means it has been going around for years. urban myths are like the tooth fairy and Easter bunny
Why did the Egyptians not know about Adam and Eve?
Every nation in the ancient Near East had its own creation myths. S. H. Hooke (Middle Eastern Mythology) describes the story of Adam and Eve as a myth with similarities to more ancient Mesopotamian myths. This story was unknown to the Egyptians because their own myths developed independently.
What are all the ancient myths and beliefs about Earth's movement?
There are as many different beliefs and myths about the earths movement and the stars as there are cultures. Each ancient culture has it's own stories and belief systems. You can study any culture from the Greeks to the North Amrican Indians and find their stories, the interesting thing is when you start to find similarities between two totally different cultures.
What does Irish and Celtic Myths Legends and Folklore mean to ancient Ireland's people?
Think what Bible stories mean to Christians and you have your answer.
Are there similarities between myths of different cultures?
Yes, many myths from different cultures share similar themes such as creation, flood, hero journeys, and divine beings. These similarities suggest universal human experiences and show the interconnectedness of global storytelling.
What are some of the myths in the Bible?
Well.... All the "myths" aren't myths....... They are all true. Their has not been anything in the world that proves the Bible wrong.
Why did the ancient create myths?
The ancient Greeks created myths because to explain the gods' actions.
Were Roman myths based on Greek myths?
Not entirely. Greek myths came first, and the stories quickly spread. Although they have many similarities, they are not wholy based on Greek legend. If you have studied it you would notice there are many defined differences between the two.
Is Christmas a myth?
Christmas is a Christian holiday originating from the bible. The stories in the bible by definition are myths (that is to say they are ancient stories, not necessarily untrue.). So yes, technically the story of Christmas is mythological.
Does ancient Egypt hAVE MYTHS?
In short, YES. If you're interested, visit Wikipedia for ancient Egyptian myths.
When the ancient Greeks told their myths?
In ancient times.
Did they teach religion to the children in ancient Rome?
yes, Roman parents taught their children about their gods, their rites and their myths. The Romans did not have a theology or a book like the bible. They just had myths and rites. Roman sacred texts were the preserve of the priesthoods.
