The flood is decreed by divinity to punish the sins of humanity
The hero is warned of the coming flood
The hero constructs a boat to contain animals and people
The flood occurs over the entire earth and is terribly destructive
The boat comes to rest upon a mountain
Birds are released to determine whether or not the flood waters have receded
The hero offers a sacrifice after leaving the boat
The hero is blessed
A rainbow is placed in the heavens to serve as a reminder of the flood