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1 | For debate purposes only | Gen 6:4 | granma_ota | 3260 | ||
Just for my information, what is the Biblical backup of the daughters of men being the daughters of Cain? | ||||||
2 | For debate purposes only | Gen 6:4 | Makarios | 3347 | ||
Granma_ota, you must forgive me! I have obviously made a mistake when I said "daughters of Cain". I should have said "daughters of men" like the verse says. I thank you for pointing this out. I have proven my 'imperfectness' once again. :)However, I still disagree with you about the 'sons of God' issue, and I am prepared to voice my point of view, either on this discussion or on another, stemming from Isaiah 43:6. I do respect your point of view, though, even though we don't see eye to eye on this issue.But I am afraid that we have seriously gotten off topic and away from your original question, which was about Greek mythology and how the origins of that may have had their beginnings in an early understanding of Gen. 6:4 as being 'angels of God'. For an in depth reasoning on the origins of Greek and/or Roman mythology, I am an ill-suited an unprepared person to help you regarding that. Is anyone an English major/professor that can help us? | ||||||
3 | For debate purposes only | Gen 6:4 | granma_ota | 3349 | ||
I have a degree in literature, but the origins of mythology are obscure. That is what made me think this might be it. In ancient times, story telling was the main way of teaching, recording history, and passing time. Mankind embellishes stories - like the game of 'Truth' played as a child. Since this happened 120 years before the flood, the stories of these children could have been told to the children of Noah's sons as part of the history of mankind and so on down the line of humanity. They were probably embellished to illustrate various morals, explain works of nature, and teach what is basically psychology. This is something else that makes me think that the 'sons of God' were fallen angels. We know that there is no other God, but to the humans at the time, fallen angels would have been gods. The children, 'mighty men of valour', would have been more like Hercules and Achilles. We know that Noah was righteous, but we also know at least one of his sons was not and we know nothing of the sons' wives or what they believed. | ||||||
4 | For debate purposes only | Gen 6:4 | Makarios | 3424 | ||
I find this kind of reasoning intriguing! I feel that this could very well possibly be the origin of the concept of gods co-habitating with women. If such a story was handed down through generations, then this would lend support to the credence that not only was the story known, but the Bible must have been known also! I have never really considered this passage from this angle, and I appreciate you for bringing this topic up. I for one agree that if the concept of Zeus (for instance) having relations with human women had any originality at all (any 'kernel' of truth), then it must be here in Genesis 6:4. So, even though we may not agree on the actual history of this verse, we can agree on how this verse has had an effect on mythology and history through the ages. We will have to ask our precious Lord about our theory when we see Him.. This was an interesting discussion!As for our other topic, I may post as a new question my view of Genesis 6:4. You are also invited to email me at archangel76@crosswalkmail.com if you want to do that privately. | ||||||