Creation Myths Flashcards
Name one of the three purposes of creation myths
to entertain
to explain natural events
to teach a lesson
In most of the creation myths, what did the world look like in the beginning?
Dark and chaos
Name some things that creation stories have in common.
tell how people were created creator re-made the first people included personified animals began in chaos describes physical elements of world
What does “abyss” mean?
a deep, dark, bottomless pit
What does “prosper” mean?
to grow strong and healthy
What does “onyx” mean?
a black stone
What does “integrity” mean?
honest and moral
What does “eternal” mean?
lasting forever
What does “babble” mean?
speaking in words that don’t make sense
What is a serpent?
a snake
What does “corrupt” mean?
not honest
What does “avenge” mean?
to punish
What does “bountiful” mean?
plenty of or lots of something
What does “covenant” mean?
an agreement
What is a lyre?
a string musical instrument
