Deucalion

/djuːˈkeɪliən/ noun

Definition

In Greek mythology, Deucalion was a mortal man who, along with his wife Pyrrha, survived a great flood sent by Zeus and repopulated the earth by throwing stones that became humans.

Etymology

From Greek mythology; the name 'Deucalion' comes from Greek origins related to 'deukalion'. This mythological figure appears in ancient Greek texts and represents the human capacity for survival and renewal.

Kelly Says

Deucalion's flood story predates Noah's ark by centuries in Western literature, and it reveals something fascinating: ancient cultures worldwide independently created flood myths, suggesting humanity has always been obsessed with both destruction and rebirth.

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