Creation Myths

Articles About Creation Myths

• Was Lilith Adam’s First Wife?

  

  Oct. 13, 2023

  Answering claims about the mythical figure of Lilith

• In-Depth Article

  Creation Stories from Around the World

  

  April 11, 2022 from Answers in Depth

  Ancient cosmogonies from Egypt, Japan, China, Vietnam, and Korea contrast with Genesis, which highlights the scientific plausibility of the biblical account.

• Magazine Article

  Genesis—The Original Myth Buster

  

  Jan. 10, 2021 from Answers Magazine

  Is the Genesis account of creation a well-told myth, a sly story with a theological twist, or true history that demolishes all alternatives?

• Is Genesis 1–11 a Derivation from Ancient Myths?

  

  June 30, 2017 from Apologetics Web Series

  All over the world we find cultural legends and myths that resemble accounts in Scripture such as the Creation, the Fall, the Flood, and the Tower of Babel.

• Feedback Article

  Weeping for Humanity

  Dec. 28, 2012 from Feedback

  Tim Chaffey, AiG–U.S., responds to a reader who “weeps for humanity” due to the creation and gospel message of AiG.

• Feedback Article

  Do You Believe in Santa Claus? Read Carefully.

  Dec. 9, 2011 from Feedback

  Tim Chaffey, AiG–U.S., responds to a reader who compared our belief in the accuracy and authority of the Bible to believing in Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy.

• Feedback Article

  Why is the Genesis Creation Account Authoritative and Not Just Another Myth?

  April 28, 2006 from Feedback

  The existence of other creation myths actually lends strength to our case rather than weakening it.

• Magazine Article

  Creation: “Where’s the Proof?”

  Dec. 1, 1999, pp. 39–42

  Creationists and evolutionists, Christians and non-Christians

• Magazine Article

  Maori Memories of the Creator

  Sept. 1, 1996, pp. 22–23

  The Maori people of New Zealand have a rich heritage. Within their culture is a belief that bears witness to the biblical account of the nature of God.

• Magazine Article

  Is Genesis Myth or Reality?

  June 1, 1995, pp. 22–23

  'That was because of the smoke, wasn't it!' Tomas, my translation helper, gave me his explanation of why Cain's sacrifice displeased God.

• Magazine Article

  What the Warlpiri Aborigines Believe About the Origin of Everything

  March 1, 1986, pp. 34–36

  The Warlpiri Aboriginal people are nomadic and have roamed the desert areas of Central Australia for centuries.

• Magazine Article

  The Biami Legends of Creation and Noah’s Flood

  Oct. 1, 1984, pp. 12–13

  The Biami people, numbering between four and five thousand, live in the western province of Papua New Guinea. Fourteen years ago they were the last cannibal tribe of Papua New Guinea.

• Magazine Article

  The Bible in the Biology Class Room

  Feb. 1, 1980, pp. 9–10

  Many Christians who are secondary teachers are concerned that they cannot think of ways to crack the false concept that the Bible is not a textbook or even a suitable reference book.