Creation from the Void: Crash Course World Mythology

The video explores various creation myths, focusing on the concept of ex nihilo, or creation from nothing. It compares myths from different cultures, including the Book of Genesis, Egyptian, Greek, Kono, and Mayan stories, highlighting their similarities and differences. The video also discusses the Big Bang theory as a modern creation myth, emphasizing the structural parallels with ancient myths. Throughout, it examines themes of chaos, order, and the role of water in creation narratives.

What is the Latin term used to describe creation from nothing?

• Ex materia

• Ex chaos

• Ex nihilo

• Ex aqua

Which ancient text is known for its ex nihilo creation story in the West?

• The Popul Vuh

• The Theogony

• The Book of Genesis

• The Epic of Gilgamesh

In Greek mythology, what is considered the state before creation?

• Light

• Water

• Order

• Chaos

In the Kono creation myth, who inhabits the darkness before creation?

• The Maker

• The Sun God

• Death and his family

• The Feathered Serpent

What is the primary issue with the first creation in the Mayan myth?

• Lack of light

• No plants existed

• Absence of water

• Animals could not speak

Which two figures are central to the Mayan creation myth?

• Zeus and Hera

• The Maker and the Feathered Serpent

• Odin and Thor

• Ra and Osiris

How many times does creation occur in the Mayan myth?

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

• Four times

What does the Big Bang theory lack compared to traditional creation myths?

• A beginning

• Chaos

• Light

• A deity

What is a common theme in ex nihilo myths?

• Creation from fire

• Creation from water

• Creation from light

• Creation from chaos

What do ex nihilo myths often challenge us to imagine?

• A world full of life

• A universe with multiple gods

• A void and absence

• A realm of eternal light