Social Orders and Creation Stories: Crash Course World Mythology

The video explores how various myths explain human origins and gender roles, focusing on biblical, Greek, and Japanese creation stories. It highlights the recurring theme of male dominance and female subordination, often justified through myths. The biblical story of Genesis, Greek myth of Pandora, and Japanese creation myth all depict women as the source of human suffering, reinforcing patriarchal structures. The video concludes by questioning these narratives and their impact on gender relations.

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