Creation Tales - Myths and Legends from Around the World

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If you've ever wondered "why" or wanted to know how other cultures view the creation of the world, this show is for you. We've gathered stories from around the world and they all deal with the creation of all things: plants, people, water, animals, and m


    • May 6, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    Pwanku (China)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 4:00


    Once there was nothing in the universe, not even the sun, the moon, and the stars. Then Pwanku, the Chinese God of Creation hatched from chaos like a chicken hatching from an egg. Pwanku is also known as Pan Gu or Pangu. This Chinese creation tale was collected by Rachel Mary Fleming who published a selection of myths and tales from around the world in 1922. A Chinese tale of creation presented in premium audio by Fairytalez.com. No ads! Just story. If you want to learn more about creation myths from around the world, check out the rest of our Creation Tales podcast and subscribe to the Fairytalez channel to listen to every episode we publish for our shows.

    Where the Sun and Moon Come From (Cuba)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 7:26


    After the great flood, the Sun and the Moon lived together in a dark cave. Their rays didn't touch the Earth and only the stars shone in the sky. But the cave was too big for both of them so the Moon decided to travel to the great blue cave in the sky -- this is why the Sun and Moon are never together in the same sky anymore. This Cuban creation tale was collected by folklorist and suffragette Florence Jackson Stoddard. Stoddard was once the President of International Association of Arts and Letters and her book won her great acclaim. A Cuban tale of creation presented in premium audio by Fairytalez.com. No ads! Just story. If you want to learn more about creation myths from around the world, check out the rest of our Creation Tales podcast and subscribe to the Fairytalez channel to listen to every episode we publish for our shows.

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