Mayan creation myth

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American History

 

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Mary S

 

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December 25, 2011

 

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University

 

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These so called "creation myths" varied in complexity and origin but each held similar views that a "greater power" ultimately began humanity and its domain of "earth". People interpreted what they observed in their surroundings and applied their knowledge to create these accounts of what happened. Even though creation myths appeared all around the world and at different times, many of these tales follow a basic series of events...
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Even though creation myths appeared all around the world and at different times, many of these tales follow a basic series of events. One of the most prominent and detailed creation myths was the Popol Vuh, which was created by ancient Mayan authors called "Quiche" (Quiche, 63). By far, the Popol Vuh explained in great detail why certain animals behaved the way they do and why certain plants exist and even mention stars and planets...
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