Antediluvian
Antediluvian has come to mean antiquated; from a much earlier time. Its original and more literal meaning entailed before the Flood (in the Bible); pertaining to the time before the Flood.
The Antediluvian era in the Bible is presented in the first six chapters of Genesis.
It came about after the seven days, that the water of the flood came upon the earth. (Genesis 7:10, NASB)
Note: This oil on canvas is "The Deluge" by Francis Danby (1793-1861). It is part of the Tate Collection.
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