Today: Creation

1. Today: Creation No phones

2. In your notebook: 5 minutes • Please write a detailed explanation of your beliefs on creation

3. Common Elements of Creation Stories • Supreme being/creator • Sacred animals • People are created • Earth starts as a plain ball, features later • Set timeframe • Male/female counterpart • Dragons/serpents • People have specific role • There is a punisher/ destroyer, and teacher/preserver

4. Supreme being /creator • This can be depicted as an animal • God, Allah, various other titles • Sometimes non-descript

5. Sacred animals • Often animals are repeated • Personification • Portrayed in art and culture

6. People are created • The purpose of most stories are to explain how humans came to be • Can be instantaneously, or drawn out process

7. Earth • Very creative ways that earth was created • Often same things are addressed such as earth, water, fire, wind

8. Set time frame • Pay attention to other elements being created • When did it take place? • How long?

9. Male/Female counterparts • Pay attention to specific roles • Hierarchical relationships • Equality

10. Dragons/Serpents • Other mythical creatures may be used • Often play a role

11. People Have Specific Roles • They may have to complete a task • Certain actions may spark change • Body parts may be used

12. Punisher/Destroyer, Teacher/Preserver • Roles may be either human, animal, or power • Think of moral that should be learned from lesson

13. Activity • Read the Australian Creation Story and make notes in your chart • Due tomorrow