Cosmic Creation Myths Across Cultures

This assignment is due on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (NYC)

 

Pick two (2) creation myths from two different cultures from the following website:

http://www.bigmyth.com

, and answer the following questions with at least 175 words per bullet

 

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Which world or worlds, such as sky, earth, and underworld, are represented in the myths you chose? What are the elements of these worlds?

 

·         Describe the creators. Are the creators male or female, and of what significance is gender? Describe what they created, including the steps or cycles of creation. Also, include descriptions of any destroyers or destruction if applicable.

 

·         Include the role of cosmic occurrences or natural phenomena, such as celestial bodies, floods, rain, wind, and fire.

 

·         Compare the creators, creations, the steps or cycle of creation, and the cosmic elements of the two myths. What are the similarities and differences?

  

Format your citations and references consistent with APA guidelines.