Creation myth

A new exhibition on view at the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center showcases “The Worlds Between,” taking viewers through an exploration of magic, folklore, and the occult.

Where did it all begin? It's a question we may never be able to answer, but if you write fantasy, it's your job to create one. Inside you'll find tips and examples of how to write your first creation myth.

There is no singular creation myth in Greek mythology. Homer, Hesiod, and Orphism all differ in their accounts of how the world, the gods, and humans came to be.

Sky woman falling to earth - iroquois Haudenosaunee creation myth

Learn how to write a creation myth with examples. A creation myth is a story that explains how the world and everything in it was created.

Creation stories often form the basis for many religions around the world; many are well known even among those who do not practice the religion. Others are obscure and unusual, utilizing strong storytelling techniques to explain complex moral and spiritual quandaries. Regardless of the creation story's popularity, they all seek…

Creation myths are always a significant part of a culture’s identity. Many other myths that people believe in emerge out of that first, original one, and many of the answers to the world can be found in a culture’s mythology. For some cultures, the myths are particularly brutal, others are animal-based,…