The Deluge

The Deluge generally refers to a great flood, most famously depicted in the biblical story of Noah's Ark. In this narrative, God decides to cleanse the world of wickedness by sending a massive flood, sparing only Noah, his family, and pairs of animals aboard the Ark. The event symbolizes themes of judgment, rebirth, and divine mercy. Similar flood myths exist in various cultures, highlighting a common human experience of natural disasters and moral reflection. The Deluge serves as a powerful metaphor for both destruction and the hope for renewal and second chances.