Since the Flood legends are generally found among people who did not come in touch with the Bible until recent centuries, it would be a mistake to contend that the Scriptural account influenced them.
Kuna Veeuputuse legende võib leida üldiselt rahvaste seas, kes alles viimastel sajanditel Piibliga kokku puutusid, oleks ekslik väita, et neid mõjutas Piibli jutustus.