Creation Myths from Around the World: 27 Stories from Ancient Beliefs to Science by Iris Dawn

Creation Myths from Around the World: 27 Stories from Ancient Beliefs to Science Across every culture, people have told stories of beginnings, explaining who we are, where we came from, and how life started. This book gathers 27 stories from every continent, presenting ancient myths of creation alongside scientific accounts of the origins of the universe and life. Inside you’ll find: Well-known myths: Nüwa repairing the sky (China), Sedna beneath the waves (Inuit), Ymir forming the world (Norse), and the Maya gods shaping humans from maize. Sacred earth stories: Sky Woman on Turtle’s back (Haudenosaunee), the Water Beetle diving for mud (Cherokee), and Atabey, Mother of Waters (Taíno). Voices from Africa and Eurasia: Unkulunkulu rising from reeds (Zulu), Mbombo bringing forth the world from within himself (Kuba), and the White Wolf guiding her children (Turkic). Read more