the Great Deluge

The Great Deluge is a mythological flood story found in various cultures, notably in the Bible's Noah’s Ark and other ancient texts. It describes a vast, catastrophic flood sent by a divine being to cleanse the Earth of corruption or wickedness. This event results in water covering the land, saving only a chosen few, such as Noah and his family, along with animals they rescue. The story symbolizes themes of renewal and justice, illustrating how divine intervention can reset creation, and emphasizing moral lessons about obedience, humility, and the cycle of destruction and rebirth.