Mythology Theories and Creation Myths
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The myth of the Creation of Ulligara and Zalgarra use the sacrifice motif, this myth was translated from tablets that were found in what is now Iraq around 800 BCE. The story begins with the four main gods that represent the elements of water, air, fire, and earth having a meeting with the god of destiny; they are meeting after creating the heavens and earth and are asking what they can create next. The Gods decide to slay the Lamga Gods, and with their blood they will create humankind. From the blood came Ulligara the establisher of abundance, and Zalgarra establisher of plenty. Together they will serve the Gods by building temples, farm the land, and breed the animals.
The two myths summarized are similar to several of the creation stories in many ways, both falls within the structural, comparative, and cultural theories of research stated above. Many of the stories start with a void represented by darkness, by either the sky or a vast empty sea. The creator is either one or more Gods who to me seem that they are lonely and have the need for companionship. Some start their creations from nothing and others have created a portion of the universe, but all seem to have the same concept of the finished project; creating a human race for the sole purpose of being worshiped by their creations.
. Many questions of the relationship of the beginning of the world and mythology remain. I believe that by combining the theories and through modern technology and science, people will be that much closer to finding out the truth of the beginning. I also believe that people as a whole must keep an open mind when studying myths; there are many different cultures that make up our world, so that one does not rank one’s belief over another person’s belief.
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Reference
Malinoski, Bronislaw. (2009). In (Ed.), Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6TH Edition. Retrieved Nov 3, 2009, from http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.apollolibrary.com
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