Creation Myths
Creation Myths are a commonality in all cultures.
Creation Myths are a commonality in all cultures.
From the ancient Hopi people and their "Four Creators" myth, to the Hebraic myth centering on Yahweh's construction of the world, every culture and society has stories which are told and retold and help shape the collective understanding of community. Together, in class, we will examine both the Hellenic (Greek) and the Hebraic (Jewish) creation myths. Then, you will work in groups to read and deconstruct another culture's creation myth.
From the ancient Hopi people and their "Four Creators" myth, to the Hebraic myth centering on Yahweh's construction of the world, every culture and society has stories which are told and retold and help shape the collective understanding of community. Together, in class, we will examine both the Hellenic (Greek) and the Hebraic (Jewish) creation myths. Then, you will work in groups to read and deconstruct another culture's creation myth.
Creation Myths from Around the World is the source I will be using for the separate, individual creation myths you will be reading on Friday.
Creation Myths from Around the World is the source I will be using for the separate, individual creation myths you will be reading on Friday.
Hindu Creation Stories
Hindu Creation Stories
Most religions have a single creation story. Hinduism has many. This is because for Hindus there is no single creation, but periodic cycles of creation. The universe we live in is one of innumerable universes.
Published on 13 Jan 2015
The Creation Story of the Maya
The Creation Story of the Maya
The Popol Vuh narrates the Maya creation story, the tales of the Hero Twins, and the account of the creation of the sky, the Earth, and all life.
Origins of the Universe 101
Origins of the Universe 101
How old is the universe, and how did it begin? Throughout history, countless myths and scientific theories have tried to explain the universe's origins. The most widely accepted explanation is the big bang theory. Learn about the explosion that started it all and how the universe grew from the size of an atom to encompass everything in existence today.
National Geographic Published on 1 Mar 2018
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