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Creation Myths

Where did we come from? It’s a common question no matter where in the world you’re located. How did we get here? And where do we go when we leave?

Creation myths are cultural, religious, or traditional stories that describe the earliest beginnings of the world (and the beings that live on it). Especially if religion and spirituality (or the lack of them) are big components of your plot, a creation myth is something you should seriously consider for your world-building. Think about it this way: One of the most commonly recognized creation myths in fiction is probably from C. S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia, which wouldn’t be the same kind of story if the creation myth

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