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Genesis and Buddha Myths
- Genesis and Buddha's enlightenment are seminal creation myths shaping world history and culture.
- Both reveal the nature and motivation of individual evil and the duality of order and chaos.
Flood Myths and Society's Decay
- Societies decay due to outdated rules and individuals avoiding confronting the unknown.
- Flood myths symbolize annihilation by chaos when morality and order break down.
Consciousness as Being's Foundation
- Consciousness is a precondition for being and the world needs reflection to exist.
- Genesis metaphorically frames creation as a waking from sleep into illuminated consciousness.