ABOUT THE GREAT FLOOD OF DEUCALION, IN GREECE

 In the Greek myth of the Great Flood, Deucalion, son of Prometheus, and his wife Pyrrha, survived a catastrophic flood sent by Zeus by building an ark and repopulated the earth by throwing stones behind them, which transformed into humans. 

Here's a more detailed look at the story:

The Flood:

Zeus, angered by the wickedness of humanity, decided to destroy the world with a flood. 

Deucalion's Warning:

Deucalion, warned by his father Prometheus, built a chest (or ark) to survive the flood with his wife Pyrrha. 

The Flood's Duration:

The flood lasted for nine days and nine nights, and the earth was covered in water. 

Survival and Sacrifice:

Deucalion and Pyrrha survived the flood and landed on Mount Parnassus. 

Rebuilding Humanity:

After the flood, Deucalion and Pyrrha, in grief, prayed to the gods for a way to repopulate the earth. 

The Oracle's Advice:

They sought advice from the oracle of Themis at Delphi, who instructed them to "cast behind you the bones of your mother". 

Interpreting the Oracle:

Deucalion and Pyrrha understood this to mean they should throw stones, which they did, and the stones they threw transformed into humans. 

Deucalionids:

The new human race, formed from the stones, came to be known as the Deucalionids. 

Similarities to Noah's Ark:

The story of Deucalion and the Great Flood has similarities to the biblical story of Noah and the Flood, including the use of an ark to survive the flood and the repopulation of the earth after the waters recede. 

Courtesy : Google AI