hum105 Cosmic Creation Myths Across Cultures
Cosmic Creation Myths Across Cultures
Resources: Week 2 readings and activities, University Library, internet
The readings and activities this week were about the creation myths of various cultures. In one activity you discussed similarities and differences of the myths. Now it is time to write about two creation myths you learned about this week.
Select at least two creation myths from two different cultures. For ideas, refer to this week's readings and the myths section of the http://www.bigmyth.com/ website for animated presentations of many creation myths.
Complete the Creation Myths Template.
Sources (at least 2 from different cultures below)
The Creation Cycle and Cosmic Myths
· Greek mythology. (2017). Encyclopaedia Britannica, n/a.
· Leeming, D.(2005). Chinese mythology. The Oxford Companion to World Mythology, n/a.
· Lynch, P. A. (2004). Obatala. African Mythology A to Z, n/a.
Multimedia
· KTWU (2007). Biblical Creation Myth (05:04) [Video File], Films on Demand.
· National Geographic Digital Media (1988). Aboriginal Myths (01:02) [Video File], Films on Demand.
· PBS (2008). Creation Myth (01:08) [Video File], Films on Demand.