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A flood myth or deluge myth is a narrative in which a great flood, usually sent by a deity or deities, destroys civilization, often in an act of divine retribution. Parallels are often drawn between the flood waters of these myths and the primeval waters found in certain creation myths, as the flood waters are described as a measure for the cleansing of humanity, in preparation for rebirth. Most flood myths also contain a culture hero, who "represents the human craving for life".
The flood myth motif is widespread among many cultures as seen in the Mesopotamian flood stories, the Hindu texts from India, Deucalion in Greek mythology, the Genesis flood narrative, Bergelmir in Norse Mythology, and in the lore of the K'iche' and Maya peoples in Mesoamerica, the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa tribe of Native Americans in North America, the Muisca people, and Cañari Confederation, in South America.
The Mesopotamian flood stories concern the epics of Ziusudra, Gilgamesh, and Atrahasis. In the Sumerian King List, it relies on the flood motif to divide its history into preflood (antediluvian) and postflood periods. The preflood kings had enormous lifespans, whereas postflood lifespans were much reduced. The Sumerian flood myth found in the Deluge tablet was the epic of Ziusudra, who heard the Divine Counsel plan to destroy humanity, in response to which he constructed a vessel that delivered him from great waters. In the Atrahasis version, the flood is a river flood.
A curse (also called a jinx, hex or execration) is any expressed wish that some form of adversity or misfortune will befall or attach to some other entity—one or more persons, a place, or an object. In particular, "curse" may refer to a wish that harm or hurt will be inflicted by any supernatural powers, such as a spell, a prayer, an imprecation, an execration, magic, witchcraft, God, a natural force, or a spirit. In many belief systems, the curse itself (or accompanying ritual) is considered to have some causative force in the result. To reverse or eliminate a curse is called removal or breaking, and is often believed to require equally elaborate rituals or prayers.
The study of the forms of curses comprise a significant proportion of the study of both folk religion and folklore. The deliberate attempt to levy curses is often part of the practice of magic. In Hindu culture the Sage or Rishi is believed to have the power to bless and curse. Examples include the curse placed by Rishi Bhrigu on king Nahusha and the one placed by Rishi Devala. Special names for specific types of curses can be found in various cultures:
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Ein mega geniales Lied von Curse! Vom Album Sinnflut! Lyrics Show love ya´ll, für alle Menschen da draußen, die ständig hoffen, nicht mehr kämpfen zu brauchen. Ich sag show love ya´ll, für meine Ladies und Typen, die alles wollen und sich wenig begnügen müssen. Show love ya´ll, für all die schlechten Momente, jung ohne Job oder Ruhestadt ohne Rente, c´mon! Show love ya´ll, ob alles besser wird, weiß ich nicht, doch: I´m showin you love und schreib es für dich. Ich hab Liebe für jedes Viertel, für jeden Block, jede Straße, für alle, die darauf leben und atmen, gehen oder schlafen. Liebe für schwarze Schafe, so genannte Versager, für Chabos, die strugglen müssen, weil die Chancen nicht da waren. Ich hab Liebe für Arbeitslose, für Aussichtlose in auswegslos scheinenden Zeiten -- Zeiten, wo ...
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