Hebrew, Greek, Japanese, and Hindu Creation Stories

Each of the four creation stories had its own way of explaining creation. The gods in the stories were very unique in their own way. They all represented many different things and ideas. Each story had its own special ideas and characteristics. However, all of the stories were alike in a way, because they all told of a special time that is held sacred to all humans. The four creation stories had many similarities, as …

…of one God who was the ruler and maker of everything. He made man and woman to multiply and rule the earth. The Greek story had many gods. Every god had his/her own special power over something. In the Japanese creation story, Heaven and Earth made a god and many deities. Last, the Hindu story told of Purusa, a sacrificial god, who's parts were divided into all of the characteristics of heaven and earth.