MythologicalEvents E1 | The Creation of the World
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From formless chaos to the birth of the physical world: exploring the earliest Chinese creation myths and the legendary figure of Pangu.
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Key Mythological Concepts Hun Dun (混沌) [hun-dun]Primordial chaos before creation
Significance: Represents the state of unlimited potential, similar to the quantum vacuum in modern physics
Qi (气) [chee]Vital energy or life force
Significance: Fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy and medicine
Wu Yue (五岳) [wu-yue]Five mountains considered sacred in Chinese tradition
Significance: Represent the stability and permanence of the earth
Contemplating Creation• How does the Chinese creation myth compare to creation stories from other cultures?
• What do you think the symbolism of the cosmic egg represents?
• Why do you think the number 18000 was chosen for the periods of creation?
• How might this creation story have influenced Chinese philosophy and medicine?
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