Noah's Ark (mythology)

Noah's Ark is a biblical story from the Book of Genesis, describing how God, displeased with humanity's wickedness, decided to flood the earth to cleanse it. He chose Noah, a righteous man, to build a large ark to save himself, his family, and pairs of all living animals. The floodwaters covered the earth for about a year, after which the waters receded, and the survivors repopulated the planet. The story symbolizes themes of obedience, divine judgment, and renewal, and has influenced various cultural, religious, and artistic traditions worldwide.