Deluge (mythology)

Deluge in mythology is a story about a lot of water coming down from the sky and covering the entire world. It was a big flood that happened a long time ago, and the story has been told in many different cultures and regions around the world.

The story goes like this: there was a time when there were a lot of people living on the earth, but the gods or spirits that controlled the natural world were not happy with how people were behaving. They thought that people were being too selfish or greedy, so they decided to punish them by sending a huge flood.

The flood was so big that it covered the entire world and everything in it, including people, animals, and even plants. The only way to survive was to build some kind of boat or raft and float on top of the water until the flood went down.

Some stories say that the gods chose certain people to survive and instructed them to build a boat, while others say that only a few people managed to get through on their own. After the flood, the survivors were left to rebuild their lives and start over.

The story of the deluge is often seen as a metaphor for change or renewal. It represents the idea that sometimes things need to be washed away to make room for new growth and new beginnings. The story is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always the possibility of starting over and creating a better world.