There Was Once A Terrible Flood

This panel tells a story of an ancient flood. The panel is found along the San Juan River. Ancient Puebloan paople farmed the fertile river bottoms here. The story is read from right to left. Beginning with representations of gods of thunder, creation and destruction, and many people with flailing arms and legs representing those who were swept away. On the left is a god of recreation and fertility, holding a promise of renewal and recovery.

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Copyright: Copyright © Steve Simmer
Image Size: 15161x5054 / 25.1MB; Bluff 2022 Petroglyphs Upper Sand Island Panels
Contained in galleries: Bears Ears Nat'l Monument Exhibit - 2023

This panel tells a story of an ancient flood. The panel is found along the San Juan River. Ancient Puebloan paople farmed the fertile river bottoms here. The story is read from right to left. Beginning with representations of gods of thunder, creation and destruction, and many people with flailing arms and legs representing those who were swept away. On the left is a god of recreation and fertility, holding a promise of renewal and recovery.