See how flood myths, creation stories, and underworld journeys differ across cultures
Compare how different cultures explain the origin of the world
The Creation of the World, The Heliopolitan Creation Myth, Pangu Creates the World
Myths where structured world emerges from primordial disorder
The Creation of the World, The Heliopolitan Creation Myth, The Separation of Rangi and Papa
Heroes and gods who ventured into the realm of the dead
Orpheus in the Underworld, Izanagi's Descent to Yomi, Quetzalcoatl's Journey to Mictlan
Stories of great floods that destroyed and renewed the world
The Great Flood and Utnapishtim, Ragnarok - The Twilight of the Gods, Nuwa Repairs the Sky
Epic tales of heroes overcoming great challenges
Perseus and Medusa, Theseus and the Minotaur, The Legend of Nezha
Cosmic battles between gods for supremacy
The Titanomachy, The Second Battle of Mag Tuired, The Contendings of Horus and Set
Stories featuring clever, boundary-crossing figures
Prometheus Steals Fire, Eshu and the Two Friends, Maui Steals Fire
Myths about dying and rising deities or heroes
The Murder and Resurrection of Osiris, The Death of Baldur, The Death and Rebirth of the Maize God
Stories about the sun and its journey
The Solar Barque - Ra's Daily Journey, Amaterasu and the Heavenly Cave, Hou Yi Shoots the Suns
Conceptions of what happens after death
The Weighing of the Heart Ceremony, Journey Through the Duat, The Aeneid - Journey to Rome
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