Noah's Ark (legend)

Noah's Ark is a biblical story in which God, displeased with humanity's wickedness, decides to flood the world to cleanse it. He instructs Noah, a righteous man, to build a large vessel — the Ark — to save his family and pairs of every animal species. Once onboard, the floodwaters rise, covering the earth for 40 days and nights. Afterward, the waters recede, and Noah's family and the animals disembark, symbolizing renewal and divine promise, evidenced by the rainbow as a sign of God's covenant with humanity. The story emphasizes themes of obedience, salvation, and hope.