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”
Tag: Creation
The Goddesses Who Wove the World
Weaving was an important skill in many cultures around the world, allowing humans to create textiles from natural fibers found around them. For those readers that weave,… Read more “The Goddesses Who Wove the World”
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”
