Culture Homework
Select at least two creation myths from two different cultures. For ideas, refer to this readings and the myths section of the Big Myths website for animated presentations of many creation myths.
I chose Mars from the Roman Gods and Odin from the Norse Gods
Write three full pages paper about the selected creation myths that answers the following questions:
a) Which world or worlds, such as sky, earth, and underworld, are represented in the myths you chose? What are the elements of these worlds?
b) Describe the creators. Are the creators male or female, and of what significance is gender? Describe what they created, including the steps or cycles of creation. Also, include descriptions of any destroyers or destruction if applicable.
c) Include the role of cosmic occurrences or natural phenomena, such as celestial bodies, floods, rain, wind, and fire.
d) Compare the creators, creations, the steps or cycle of creation, and the cosmic elements of the two myths. What are the similarities and differences?
e) Why do you think cosmic or creation myths are important to a culture? What value do they bring, if any?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.