Chaldean
Xisuthrus was warned of a coming flood by the God Chronos,
who ordered Xisuthrus to write a history and to build a vessel
(5 stadia by 2 stadia) for his relations, friends, and two of
every type of animal. After the flood began to subside, he sent
out some birds, all of which returned. Upon trying again, the
birds returned, their feet covered in mud. On the third trial,
the birds didn't return. The people disembarked and offered sacrifices
to the Gods. Xisuthrus, his wife, daughter, and the pilot of the
ark were eventually transported to live with the Gods.
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