Since most cultures have a flood myth, can it be assumed that there actually was some sort of ancient, greatly destructive flood?

by PatKelves

Is it possible that there was a great flood in the ancient world that inspired all the flood myths? Or is it likely that no such flood ever happened?

Searocksandtrees

hi! there are a few related posts in this section of the FAQ* - check them out for previous discussions

Flood myths around the world

and these more recent posts

How much, if any, evidence is there of a great prehistoric flood?

Is there any substantial evidence for the Flood and the Tower of Babel?

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