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Published: 19.04.2004.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Creation Myths Around The World', 1.
  • Essays 'Creation Myths Around The World', 2.
  • Essays 'Creation Myths Around The World', 3.
Extract

The American Heritage Dictionary defines "myth" as "a popular belief or story that has become associated with a person, institution, or occurrence, especially one considered to illustrate a cultural ideal." There are many myths in the current world but not all of them capture as much attention as creation myths. Every religion, every culture in the world seems to have its own creation myth. There are similarities as well as differences between the creation myths in different religions and different cultures. Despite the similarities and differences, it is very difficult to find a single so…

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