Tower of Babel

The Tower of Babel is a story from the Bible that explains why different languages exist. It describes ancient people who attempted to build a massive tower reaching heaven to make a name for themselves. God, seeing their pride and unity, confounded their language so they could no longer understand each other. This caused them to scatter across the world, leading to diverse languages and cultures. The story illustrates themes of human ambition, pride, and the importance of humility and diversity.