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Creation Myths

Creation Myths. Folklore, Myths, and Legends: A World Perspective Mrs. Kercher. Africa: The Creation of Human Beings. Possible Interpretations Appealing aspects Thoughtfulness of how humans are created The importance of music, singing, and dancing The Shilluk culture

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Creation Myths

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  1. Creation Myths Folklore, Myths, and Legends: A World Perspective Mrs. Kercher

  2. Africa: The Creation of Human Beings • Possible Interpretations • Appealing aspects • Thoughtfulness of how humans are created • The importance of music, singing, and dancing • The Shilluk culture • The creator made people who could cultivate millet and fish • The color of skin varies according to the color of the earth

  3. Africa: The Creation of Human Beings • Plot Summary • Creator (Juok) makes people out of clay • He prepares them to cultivate millet and to fish • He prepares them to express joys and sorrows • People must be able to hear music to learn • Three races are created • Brown Egyptians • White Cushites • Black Shilluks • All races are perfect

  4. Africa: The Creation of Human Beings Comprehension Questions: • How does this creation myth reflect the culture to which it belongs? • How does the myth view human beings and their purpose? • When Juok’s human beings need tongues in order to dance, what does this reveal?

  5. The Middle East: Enki, Lord of the Earth and Waters of Life • Possible Interpretations • It serves as a “window” into its time and place • Purpose could be religious or ritual • It was written in a language of its people • Complexity of the culture • Enki is a god and teacher • Summerian culture is reflects in Enki’s lessons

  6. The Middle East: Enki, Lord of the Earth and Waters of Life • Plot Summary • The Sea-House is built • The structure acts as both town and temple • Known as city of Eridu • Enkicreates fish, plants, orchards, clouds, and rain • He fills the rivers, plants crops, creates vegetation, and teaches skills to the gods • He puts a specific god in charge of each aspect of what becomes Sumerian life

  7. The Middle East: Enki, Lord of the Earth and Waters of Life Comprehension Questions: • Describe Enki’s nature as it is depicted in this myth. What view of the universe does this depiction of Enki reflect? • What does this myth about Enki reveal about Sumerian society? • How does the depiction of Enki as a creator-god in this myth differ from the depiction of him in the myth about Adapa? To what extent, if any, is it helpful to know both myths?

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