Creation myth

Take notice of any debate in the media and you’ll see that science and religion are, and always were, at loggerheads. Science is about evidence-based fact, religion is about faith-based belief.

Sky woman falling to earth - iroquois Haudenosaunee creation myth

There is no single Greek creation myth, as different sources record different stories. The three main traditions come from Hesiod, Homer, and Orphism.

A new exhibition on view at the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center showcases “The Worlds Between,” taking viewers through an exploration of magic, folklore, and the occult.

Where did it all begin? It's a question we may never be able to answer, but if you write fantasy, it's your job to create one. Inside you'll find tips and examples of how to write your first creation myth.

The Egyptian creation story, which tells how the great god Atum created the land of Egypt and its people.

Creation myths are like bubbles of time, and when you pop one, stories of how prehistoric cultures interacted with each other, and nature, are found. Celtic mythology, more so than most folkloric systems, offers a perspective on how people interacted with the land and sea during different seasons of the year.

Hopi Creation Myth, Oil on Board

Today we explore the creation myth of Greek Mythology. How Gaia and the other Primordial Gods and Goddesses came to be. How the Earth, the Sky, and the Ocean...

Learn how to write a creation myth with examples. A creation myth is a story that explains how the world and everything in it was created.

Explore Greek cosmogony's rich tapestry, from Hesiod's epics to Orphic symbolism and Plato's philosophy. Delve into ancient origins and mysteries.

Explore the real Egyptian creation myths that inspired Amr Saleh's YA Fantasy novel "Treasures of Egypt." Here we visit an age before time itself and discover how the ancient Egyptians made sense of the world.

Genesis 1, In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Creation myths are always a significant part of a culture’s identity. Many other myths that people believe in emerge out of that first, original one, and many of the answers to the world can be found in a culture’s mythology. For some cultures, the myths are particularly brutal, others are animal-based,…

Ancient cosmology wasn't a science but a belief or philosophy held by ancient cultures. Here is a look at ancient people's theories on the origin of the universe from around the world. Learn the myths from the Iroquois, Incas, Middle Eastern, Mayori, and ancient China. Read these fascinating creation myths for how different cultures explained the beginning of the universe.

A c. 1885 CE illustration of Izanami (left) and Izanagi (right) creating the islands of Japan with their spear.