The ancient myth that involves a great flood sent by the gods is often found in the Epic of Gilgamesh and the biblical Noah's Ark narrative. In these stories, the gods decide to cleanse the earth due to human corruption, bringing about a deluge to wipe out the wicked. A chosen individual, like Utnapishtim or Noah, is warned and builds an ark to save themselves and select creatures. These myths emphasize themes of divine judgment, renewal, and the idea that humanity must strive for moral integrity to avoid divine wrath.