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1_______. Archaeologists believe that between 4000 and 2000 BC, the rivers of the Middle East overflowed their banks and endangered life everywhere, so that whole cities were lost. It was so powerful that it became a common subject for the ancient literature of the period. 2_______. If we simplify the legend, we find that all stories of the flood have a hero, who was warned of the coming flood by the gods. 3_______. The hero was not discouraged by this, he hurriedly built a boat to contain his family and one pair of all the animal species on earth. After some time, the flood ends and the hero and his family can enjoy the stability of a normal life.
4_______.
In the traditions of most ancient civilizations, a legend about a flood can be found, which originated in a real event.
In Western societies, the most famous version of the story is that of Noah and the Ark.
The skies darkened and it began to rain.
The legend symbolizes the struggle of mankind for survival.