Antediluvian Quote by Amar Annus
““The period before the deluge was the one of revelation in the Mesopotamian mythology, when the basis of all later knowledge was laid down. The antediluvian sages were culture-heroes, who brought the arts of civilization to the land. During the time that follows this period, nothing new is invented, the original revelation is only transmitted and unfolded. Oannes and other sages taught all fundations of civilization to antediluvian mankind.””
About This Quote
Early Mesopotamian myths describe a golden age of revelation, after which knowledge was merely transmitted without innovation.
In simple terms: A mythic era of original insight followed by stagnation.
Key Takeaway
Seek continual learning beyond tradition.
Themes
mythology
history
knowledge
civilization
revelation
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
Antediluvian:1
Art:0
Civilization:1
Deluge:0
Knowledge:1
Mesopotamia:1
Mythology:1
Sages:1
Transmission:1
Antediluvian Sages:0
Civilization Antediluvian:0
Revelation Mesopotamian:0
Antediluvian Mankind:0
When to use this quote
- education reform
- cultural studies
- creative innovation
Key Concepts
cultural transmission
innovation stagnation
ancient wisdom
Questions to Reflect On
- What can we learn from ancient revelations?
- How do we avoid stagnation today?
A Different Perspective
Myths may oversimplify complex histories.
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