How the idea moved: 5 landmark works

1. -1400GenesisMosesEvolutionPhilosophical Text

   The flood narrative in Genesis, particularly the story of Noah, bears significant resemblances to the Utnapishtim flood story within The Epic of Gilgamesh, suggesting a shared ancient Near Eastern mythological tradition or direct influence. (inherits from The Epic of Gilgamesh)

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2. -1300The Epic of GilgameshAnonymousEvolutionPhilosophical Text

   The flood narrative in Genesis, particularly the story of Noah, bears significant resemblances to the Utnapishtim flood story within The Epic of Gilgamesh, suggesting a shared ancient Near Eastern mythological tradition or direct influence. (passes on to Genesis)

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3. 1320The Divine ComedyDante AlighieriEvolutionPhilosophical Text

   Like Gilgamesh's journey to the underworld to seek Utnapishtim and understanding of mortality, Dante undertakes a symbolic journey through the realms of the dead, seeking ultimate knowledge and confronting profound existential questions about life and death. (inherits from The Epic of Gilgamesh)

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4. 1858PhantastesGeorge MacDonaldOriginNovel

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5. 1954The Lord of the RingsJ.R.R. TolkienEvolutionNovel

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