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Other Creation Stories


[There was one response to the scientific timeline I sent the other day.  In 
the spirit of that response, this site discusses some other religious 
creation stories for you to discuss with your children/students. - Steve]

http://crab.rutgers.edu/~goertzel/creationmyths.htm

Many of you are probably familiar with the Creation stories in the Bible.  
Even so, I suggest you reread  the first three chapters of Genesis to refresh 
your recollection.  If you want to read more, you can find it on the 
Electronic Bible Page or you may have a copy at home.  

After reviewing this myth, which is important in Jewish and Christian 
culture, read some myths from other cultures.  Do they express the same 
archetypal patterns of thought?  How would you describe these archetypes?  
Many of you are probably familiar with the Creation stories in the Bible.  
Even so, I suggest you reread  the first three chapters of Genesis to refresh 
your recollection.  If you want to read more, you can find it on the 
Electronic Bible Page  or you may have a copy at home.  

After reviewing this myth, which is important in Jewish and Christian 
culture, read some myths from other cultures.  Do they express the same 
archetypal patterns of thought?  How would you describe these archetypes?  

[This text taken from the website] 
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