Ana Lopez - Creation Essay lyrics

The Genesis and Greek creation stories are both similar and different in how they use literary archetypes. Both the Greek and Genesis creation stories utilize the villain archetype. “Cronus swallowed each of his children as they were born” (Greek Myth). 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. “The serpent was clever, more clever than any wild animal God had made. He spoke to the Woman: “Do I understand that God told you not to eat from any tree in the garden?”” (Genesis). In this line the serpent is the villain. He tries to convince the woman to eat from the tree although he knows she shouldn't. These examples show both stories using the villain archetype. The Greek and Genesis creation stories also contrast, with the former having an epic battle or father/son and the latter a garden archetype. “Cronus was yet to be defeated. He and the Titans, except Prometheus, Epimetheus, and Ocean*s, fought to retain their power” (Greek Myth). This line is an example of the epic battle archetype. Cronus refused to give up his power so he decided to fight for it. “Earth produced green seed-bearing plants, all varieties, And fruit-bearing trees of all sorts.” (Genesis). These lines show the garden archetype. Earth was filled with plants and trees, it looked beautiful. These examples show both stories using different archetypes.