The Arc, The Deluge And The World's Great Year : Kessinger Publishing : 9781162906935 : 1162906936 : 10 Sep 2010 : The Arc, The Deluge And The World's Great Year by Gerald Massey is a comprehensive exploration of the ancient myths, legends, and astronomical knowledge of various cultures around the world. The book delves into the significance of the Great Year, a 25,920-year cycle of the precession of the equinoxes, and how it has been interpreted in different cultures throughout history.Massey examines the similarities between the stories of the Great Flood found in various cultures, including the story of Noah's Ark in the Bible, and how they relate to the astronomical events of the precession of the equinoxes. He also explores the symbolism and mythology behind the Ark and the Flood, and how they have been interpreted in different cultures.The book includes detailed analysis of ancient Egyptian mythology, including the story of Osiris and the significance of the Sphinx and the pyrami