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...