Topic: Five Common Myths From Around the World

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Five Common Myths From Around the World
 

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<p paraeid="{0a405321-b922-4b34-9d51-1fc7cae9b2ca}{207}" paraid="1790903116"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US">Modern h</span>umans evolved between 200,000 and 300,000 years ago, spreading across the globe around 100,000 years ago and developing diverse cultures. Despite these cultural differences, many myths share common themes, one being creation myths. Nearly every culture has a <a href="https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe/norse-creation-myth-0017611" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">creation myth</span></span>[/url]<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US"> involving a magical entity forming the earth, seas, and sky. These stories often include a primordial ocean or a cosmic egg, and sometimes a primordial mother and father </span>representing earth and sky.? </p>
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<p paraeid="{0a405321-b922-4b34-9d51-1fc7cae9b2ca}{224}" paraid="1022259072"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US">Another common theme is the acquisition of fire. Many myths describe humans stealing fire from the gods, like </span><a href="https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe/prometheus-00615" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Prometheus</span></span>[/url]<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US"> in Greek mythology or Maui in M?ori tradition. Fire myths are found worldwide, from Native American tribes to African traditions, with animals often playing a role in bringing fire to humans.</span>? </p>
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