It depends on your beliefs. Some people take it as a literal and true account, while others view it more symbolically or allegorically.
In the Bible flood story, God decides to send a great flood to destroy the earth because of the wickedness of humanity. Noah is chosen as a righteous man. He is instructed to build an ark and take his family, along with pairs of every kind of animal, onto the ark. Then the floodwaters come, covering the earth for a long time. Eventually, the waters recede, and Noah and the animals leave the ark, and God makes a covenant with Noah.
I don't think it is. Usually, stories like this are crafted by the author's imagination to engage and touch the readers' hearts rather than being based on real events.
It's mostly a myth or legend. There's no scientific evidence to prove that a global flood of that scale ever happened.
Not really. 'The Flood' is more of a fictional creation rather than being rooted in real events.
It's a matter of belief. Some people think it's a true account based on religious teachings, while others view it as a symbolic or mythical story.
Since I'm not familiar with the 'tinggian' in the context of the great flood, I can't give the full story directly. However, generally in flood stories, there are elements like the cause of the flood (such as excessive rainfall, a broken dam, or a divine punishment in some cultural beliefs). There are also the stories of the people affected, how they tried to save themselves, their livestock, and their precious belongings. Maybe in the 'tinggian' great flood story, there are unique elements related to the tinggian people's lifestyle, their relationship with the environment, and their spiritual beliefs that all play a part in the story.
It's hard to pinpoint exactly who was the first. Ancient civilizations across the world had their own flood myths, but determining the absolute originator is challenging.
I'm not sure of an exact count. But there are many great flood stories in different religions, folklore, and cultural traditions. They vary in details but share the common theme of a catastrophic flood.
Many cultures have great flood stories. Some of the prominent ones include those from Mesopotamia, Judaism, and Chinese mythology. These stories often reflect people's fears and explanations of natural disasters in different times and regions.
It's not a true story. The movie was created from the imagination of the writers and filmmakers. They came up with the story to entertain the audience rather than being based on real events.