Izanagi (He Who Invites) and Izanami (She Who Invites) were the eighth pair of primeval Kami (deities) and were tasked with creating the world. They were given… Read more “An Account of Ancient Matters: A Shinto Creation Story”
Category: Creation Myths
The End Is…Nigh?
Not all mythopoetic cycles come with an ending; while the term Judeo-Christianity is commonly used, it’s worth noting that the two traditions have very different accounts of… Read more “The End Is…Nigh?”
A Creation Myth From Guinea: Death and His Son-In-Law
Now, we all know that if you have a companion, things can get complicated; when you add a child to the mix, things can easily go from… Read more “A Creation Myth From Guinea: Death and His Son-In-Law”
Coyote, Black God and the First Starry Night
The following tale is from the Navajo, or more precisely, the Diné people. Among their extensive traditional lands is Monument Valley, along the Utah/Arizona border, where the… Read more “Coyote, Black God and the First Starry Night”
The Huichol, the Flood and Mythological Theories
We were recently privileged to speak at the 2017 Pop Culture Conference in San Diego, Ca. Sand Diego is city that is proud of its art, something… Read more “The Huichol, the Flood and Mythological Theories”
Eco-mythology: a Creation Tale from Zambia
Before looking at an African creation myth, it might help to compare it with the Biblical narrative from Genesis. Let’s consider two quotes made directly by Yahweh:… Read more “Eco-mythology: a Creation Tale from Zambia”
And God was Drunk…a Yoruba Creation Myth
Most people would agree that on the whole, we humans are a flawed lot. Some of us blame this on Original Sin (think Adam and Eve), some… Read more “And God was Drunk…a Yoruba Creation Myth”
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