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Myths and Human Experience
- Myths aren't about truth or falsehood, but reflect human experiences.
- They served as explanations before science and philosophy.
Greek Creation Story
- Hesiod's Theogony, an early work of Greek literature, details the world's development from chaos.
- This story reveals more about Greek culture than their beliefs about creation.
Creation from Chaos
- Creation began with Chaos, from which emerged Gaia (Earth), Erebus (Darkness), and Nyx (Night).
- Hesiod's creation story uses opposites with inner connections, like Chaos and Gaia.