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He also connects various Latin American and Pacific Island sites, attributing common motifs—giants, flood stories, divine ancestors—to a shared memory of a planet-wide catastrophe or a systemic cultural exchange.
Giants, Gods, and Mythical Beings
A recurring motif in Hancock's narrative is the role of giants and divine beings who impart knowledge to early humans. In Mexican mythology, ancient texts describe giants who lived before the current civilizations and were wiped out in floods.