SkylerFloyd - Creation Essay lyrics

The Genesis and Greek creation stories are both similar and different in how they use literary archetypes. Both the Genesis and the Greek creation stories employ the villain archetype. “Cronus swallowed each of his children as they were born.” (Greek) This proves that Cronus is filling the role of the villain archetype. His lust for power is so great that he selfishly sacrifices his own children to keep the throne. “You won't die. God knows that the moment you eat from that tree, you'll see what's really going on.” (Genesis) This portrays a villain archetype because the snake wants Eve to think God is evil. Eve thinking God is evil and tricked her might make her want to become a villain too. The Greek and Genesis creation stories also contrast, with the former having an epic battle or father/son archetype and the latter having the garden/paradise archetype. “Cronus was yet defeated. He and the Titans, except Prometheus, Ocean*s and Epimetheus, fought to retain their power.” (Greek) Obviously, being a leader was very important to the Titans. If it came down to it, I'm sure they would fight until there's only one of them left. “God made all the trees grow from the ground, trees beautiful to look at and good to eat.” (Genesis) All of the trees that grew were pretty and calm. They set as peaceful mood and setting. All in all, the Greek creation story uses the epic battle archetype and the Genesis creation story uses the Garden/Paradise archetype.