HUM 105 Comparing and contrasting creation myths
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HUM 105 Creating Myths Across Cultures
Creation Myths Across Cultures
HUM/105 - World Mythology
Comparing and contrasting creation myths
The two creation myths chosen to compare and contrast focuses on the Norse culture of Iceland Vikings and the Genesis creation of the Hebrew origin of Christian culture. Both creation myths begin with an empty void where chaos or conflict develops. The Norse myth narrates a conflict between the fiery realm of Muspell and the dark, cold realm of Niflheim within the emptiness called ginnungagap and where nothing could grow. The Genesis conflict was between God and nothing, loneliness, and the need to create something beautiful.
There are specifically nine classifications of creation myths and many employ more than one motif. Genesis cosmogonies apply...