Tales of flood myths around the world share common elements, often detailing a great deluge that wipes out much of humankind. Cultures, such as the Mesopotamians with Gilgamesh, and the Abrahamic traditions with Noah, recount narratives where a deity decides to cleanse the Earth. Common themes involve a chosen survivor who embodies human virtue and is tasked with repopulating the world. Flood myths typically symbolize themes of divine judgment, renewal, and the fragility of human existence, highlighting humanity's relationship with the divine and nature.