The great flood myth found in multiple mythologies around the world is often referred to as the Deluge or Flood myth. This story, which appears in various cultures such as the Mesopotamian Epic of Gilgamesh, the Hebrew Bible’s account of Noah, and the Hindu tale of Manu, depicts a cataclysmic flood sent by deities to cleanse the earth of corruption and evil. The archetypal narrative highlights themes of renewal, survival, and the relationship between humanity and the divine.