Flood and Deluge Myths are among the most widespread narrative patterns in world mythology, appearing in cultures across every continent. These stories tell of catastrophic floods that destroy civilization, often as divine punishment or cosmic reset.
From the Epic of Gilgamesh's Utnapishtim to the Biblical Noah, from the Greek Deucalion to the Hindu Manu, from the Aztec destruction by water to Aboriginal Australian flood stories, these myths share striking similarities: a warning from the divine, a faithful survivor, an ark or vessel, and the promise of renewal. They explore themes of divine judgment, human corruption, salvation through righteousness, and the cyclical nature of destruction and rebirth.