Cultures and Creation Myths

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HUM/105 v7

Creation Myths Template

HUM/105 v7

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Complete Parts 1-4 below.

Select two creation myths from two separate cultures.

Complete the chart below with details about your selected myths.

Name of Creation Myth
Culture Associated with Myth
Creation of World or Worlds · Which world or worlds, such as sky, earth, and underworld, are represented in this myth? · What are the steps or cycles involved in creation?
Creators · Are the creators male or female? · What is the significance of the gender(s) represented in the myth?
Destroyers or Destruction · What types of destroyers or destruction are included (if applicable)?
Cosmic Elements · What types of occurrences or natural phenomena like stars, moons, floods, rain, etc. are included in this myth?

Complete the chart below to compare the two myths you selected. You may add additional rows as needed.

What elements and themes do the myths have in common?	How are the myths different?

Write a 150-word response to each of the following questions:

1. Why is there such a focus on cosmic occurrences or natural phenomena like stars, moons, floods, and rain, in many creation myths?

2. Why do you think cosmic or creation myths are important to a culture? How do they shape a culture’s view of the world?

List any sources you used to complete this assignment in APA format.