The story of the Flood is commonly recounted in various mythologies, including those of the Mesopotamians like the Epic of Gilgamesh, the Hebrew Bible, and other ancient cultures. Each version typically involves a divine being deciding to cleanse the earth through a great flood, sparing a chosen individual (such as Noah or Utnapishtim) to preserve humanity and animal life. These narratives convey themes of judgment, rebirth, and the necessity of righteousness. The flood myth serves as a profound reminder of humanity's relationship with the divine and the consequences of moral failures.