Creation Myths Blueprint - Stories of Creation From Around the World

In the first deep dive of the Nad Knows podcast, Nadley explores the fascinating world of creation myths from diverse cultures around the globe. From the artistic inspiration of the Huichol people to the rich mythology of the Yoruba, Chinese, Norse, Greek, and other cultures, Nadley delves deep into the common themes and symbols that bind these ancient stories together. Highlighting the recurring elements of the egg, water, and the struggle to create order from chaos, Nadley presents the 'Nad Knows Blueprint to Creation Myths.' This episode dissects how different cultures have explained the origin of the world, the formation of land, and the creation of humans, providing a unique perspective that intertwines mythology, science, and art.00:00 Introduction to Nad Knows Podcast00:22 Discovering Huichol Art and Creation Myths02:57 The Nad Knows Blueprint to Creation Myths06:26 The Symbolism of the Egg in Creation Myths09:45 The Story of Pangu and the Cosmic Egg16:17 The Role of Water in Creation Myths18:17 The Yoruba Myth of Obatala and the Creation of Earth29:26 Methods of Creating Earth in Various Myths34:13 The Mayan Attempts at Creating Humans36:56 Reverence for Corn and Water37:24 Prometheus and Zeus: A Tale of Creation38:27 The Birth of Humans and Prometheus' Attachment43:50 Prometheus' Betrayal and Punishment46:08 The Role of Gods in Human Creation47:48 Myths Across Cultures54:05 The Dogon People and Lost Knowledge57:34 Questions to Wrinkle Your Brain01:01:24 The Evolution of Belief Systems01:12:02 Final Thoughts and Future Topics