Chinese Creation
Characteristics of a Creation Story
1. Explain how life began.
Life began because Pan Gu married the princess but she didn't want to be seen with him since his head was that of a dog and the rest of his body was a man. They moved to earth and settled in the remote mountains of China and their children became the ancestors of China.
2. Explain why things are in nature.
We did not see this characteristic in our story.
3. Establish a belief in a higher power.
The story says there were two gods in heaven. King Gao Xin was the god in charge of the earth. King Fang was his rival.
4. Establish a moral code of conduct.
The story tells us about the princess having a lack of faith because she was suppose to wait seven days and seven nights and her prince would be transformed but on the sixth day fearing that he would starve to death she looked under the bell. Pan Gu's body had already change to that of a man but his head was still a dog and once the bell was raised the magic stopped; therefore, this teaches us to follow directions and obey.
5. Provide a sense of purpose and order for life.
We did not see this characteristic in our story.
Chinese Creation Story compared to the Christian creation story.
1. The Chinese story along with the Christian story both had something to do with seven days and seven nights.
2. The women disobey in both stories.
3. They are ancestors to mankind in both stories.
4. There is a rival between good and evil in both stories.
Group Members
Erica Gillie
Stacy Therrell
Cheryl Jordan
James
Kristin Meadows
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7 comments:
I think that you guys did great on the essay. The story is a little bogus, but i guess most of them are. Good Job!
Interesting that humans are supposed to be descendance of beings that had the combined characteristics of humans, gods, and dogs. Come to think of it, though, I would probably much rather believe I came from a dog rather than an ape or monkey!
Group 2's post was interesting, because even though we discussed this creation story in class they when into further detail and gave more information.
You guys did a great job! Personally, I don't believe that a dog can successfully be a king and run a country. Also, the princess should have been patient while waiting for her prince. I guess the saying is true: Patience is a virtue. If she would have been patient, her prince would not have the face of a dog.
I like this story. Its interesting and kind of funny. The princess should have waited like she was told.
I like this creation story. It was very good and interesting. Yall did a great job.
Group 2's interpretation of the creation story really brought it into perspective and like brian said it is a little bogus.
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