esponsible for the initial act of creation as he was apparently only after his own well being. As a result we can safely conclude that in this case, the deeds of creation unfolded in a spontaneous manner. Contrary to the method of "creation from above" is the technique of "creation from below." Most often this method of creation is a slow process of emergence. An example of this can be seen in the Navajo creation myth, As re-told by Mary Wheelwright . I will provide a brief summary of this myth as the text is both laden with Indian names and is surprisingly complex.Begochiddy, the creator god first creates first creates a cosmos-like environment under the earth, surrounded by four mountains. He also creates several types of insects. In the eastern mountain, he plants some bamboo and other foliage. After some time, when the bamboo had grown, all the inhabitants of the first world climbed out on in and Begochiddy pulled the bamboo up into the second world. Following this, the first world burned up and is still burning. The first world accounts for present day volcanoes. Following the entry into the second world, Begochiddy recreates the mountains, plants and insects as they were in the first world. Again they all climb out on the bamboo and enter the third world. Again all is created as it was in the second world. Again this process repeats and the fourth world is reached. The people finally settle in the fourth world. Through this myth, it can be seen that it is through a process of repetition that the world is finally created in its entirety. This technique is one that is used somewhat infrequently in the creation stories. It is greatly surprising however that such a simple concept can be told in a very subtle fashion. In it's original form, the myth is full of rituals and tribal complexities. Although this myth is seemingly different from those previously discussed, the myth can be quite easily compared with the previ...
