Exploring Creation Myths

What words come to mind when you think of the universe before creation?

What natural events do you think could represent creation?

What do you think the story will explain?

• The history of Egypt

• The creation of the universe

• The rise of the Nile River

• The life of the pharaohs

Who do you think Atum-Ra might be in the story?

• A great river

• The sun and creator god

• A storm god

• A giant stone

What do you think Nut and Geb might represent?

• Land and sky

• Light and darkness

• Water and fire

• Sun and moon

Why do you think Shu was created in the story?

• To create life on Earth

• To keep Nut (the sky) and Geb (the Earth) apart

• To protect the universe from chaos

• To rule over the gods

Which of these themes do you think will appear in the story? (Rank in order of importance):

• Creation of life

• Role of Gods

• Conflict and separation

• Power of nature

What do you think the 'eruption' mentioned in the story symbolizes?

Why do you think light and fire are important symbols in creation stories?

If you were part of the creation story, which natural element (e.g., sun, air, earth, water) would you like to represent, and why?