The Greek and Genesis creation stories are both similar and different in how they use literary archetypes. One archetype that both the Greek and Genesis creation stories utilize is the villain archetype. Cronus swallowed each of his children as they were born (Greek myth). This proves that Cronus is fulfilling the role of the villain archetype. His lust for power is so great that he selfishly sacrifices his own children to keep the throne.
The serpent told the Woman, “You won't die. God knows that the moment you eat from that tree, you'll see what's really going on. You'll be just like God, knowing everything, ranging all the way from good to evil” (Genesis). This shows that the serpent is the villain because it is trying to get the women to eat from the forbidden tree. The serpent knows what is going to happen to them if she eats from the tree.
The Greek and Genesis creation stories also contrast, with the former having an epic battle or father/son and later a garden archetype. Much later a final challenge to Zeus rule was made by the Giants. They went so far as to attempt to invade Mount Olympus, piling mountain upon mountain in an effort to reach the top. But, the gods had grown strong and with the help of Heracles the
Giants were subdued or k**ed. This is an epic battle archetype. This is the battle that ends it all for the Greek mythology story.
God placed them in the heavenly sky. This is an example of a hero archetype. This is an example because if god hasn't created the heavens we would be stuck on earth as ghost or something for eternity.
In conclusion I think that this is just something to teach us to get are sk**s up in writing and typing. I honestly don't know why we have to learn this. Just call it history for all I know. But after actually reading this, it became a great story
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Isaiah sink