ous two stories. For example the technique of repetition is quite often used in the creation myths. One main difference between this myth and the former myths is that in this case, heaven is situated below the earth rather than above it. This is apparent due to the fact that prior to the acts of creation, there are a number of eternal beings present in the first world. Through examining several creation myths, I have found this issue to be more complex than originally anticipated. This composition is primarily aimed toward the illustration of several common themes that are predominant in many creation stories, including those which we have studied during the course of the semester. In its most fundamental sense, the creation myth, along with any other variety of myth must be authored in such a way that it can be easily retold for generations. Although the works discussed may seemingly be lacking in complexity and depth, it is only through careful examination that one can truly appreciate these myths as complex excerpts from history....
