Ancient civilizations such as the Mesopotamians and the Babylonians featured epic tales similar to the story of Noah, particularly the Epic of Gilgamesh. This mythology includes a flood narrative where the character Utnapishtim is warned of a divine flood, paralleling Noah's story of survival and covenant. These shared themes emphasize humanity's relationship with the divine and the enduring significance of flood myths across cultures, often serving as metaphors for renewal and transformation.