The flood myths on planet Earth were probably generated by the meltdown of the last ice age about I2,000 years ago.

Another ancient flood myth is the Hindu story of Matsya the fish.

Similarly, a number of local flood myths exist.

Most cultures have their own variation on the flood myth.

The tale is in the tradition of the family of flood myths, common across cultures.

Some authors consider the tale not a flood myth, but symbolic in nature.

Many cultures have a flood myth - an ancient story of a deluge that swallowed the Earth.

The descent to the underworld is a common story throughout world mythologies, as is the flood myth.

This has led some to associate this catastrophe with prehistoric flood myths.

There are three recorded flood myths in Korea.