Yoruba Cosmogony: Oduduwa, the creation in Ilê-Ifé and the interaction between Heaven and Earth
Yoruba Cosmogony offers one of the richest ways to understand the myths of the origin of the universe through a profound narrative of creation.
In Celtic Cosmogony, the origin of the world is a living process shaped by conflict, cycles, and a deep connection between nature and divinity.
Norse Cosmogony presents a worldview shaped by harsh environments, a warrior ethos, and a deeply tragic sense of fate.
Do you know Greek Cosmogony? Discover how Hesiod’s myths explain the origin of the universe, the gods, and the rise of Zeus.
Islamic Cosmogony: the absolute sovereignty of Allah
In Islamic Cosmogony, creation is grounded in the absolute, unique, and sovereign will of Allah (God). Learn more in the full article!
Christian Cosmogony arises from the biblical tradition of creation, but illuminates it through a central event: the incarnation of the Word.
Jewish Cosmogony marks a turning point among the myths of the universe’s origin. There is no cosmic struggle nor divine birth: there is the Word.
Discover Zoroastrian Cosmogony, the dualism between Good and Evil, Ahura Mazda, and the human role in the cosmic battle for the renewal of the world.
Understand Egyptian Cosmogony, its creation myths, the concept of Maat, and the struggle against chaos in the formation of the universe and cosmic order.
Explore Babylonian Cosmogony, centered on the grand poem *Enuma Elish* (“When on High”), a direct heir of Sumerian traditions.
Explore Sumerian Cosmogony and discover how the myth of the primordial waters, the gods, and the creation of humanity shaped civilization.
What is Cosmogony? The human journey and its origin
What is Cosmogony? It is a narrative and symbolic system that describes the origin and the fundamental ordering of the universe. Learn more!
