In the beginning : creation stories from around the world

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A thought-provoking collection of twenty-five stories that reflect the wonder and glory of the origins of the world and humankind. With commentary by the author. "A must for mythology shelves."-- Booklist

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《學校圖書館期刊》(School Library Journal)評論

Gr 6 Up Twenty-five creation myths from such diverse cultures as China, Tahiti, Micronesia, and Australia. Illustrated with 42 dramatic , full-color paintings, this is a handsome representative collection. Hamilton's introduction briefly defines creation myths and places them within the formal cultural structure that gives them authority. Her commitment to stay true to the simplicity of style of many creation myths results in some brilliant retellings, complete with the clarity of vision and fluidity of language synonymous with her work. While most of these retold myths are highly successful, others lack the precision of the ``perfect word'' associated with Hamilton. (One example is the jarring use of the modern word ``aide,'' as in aides to a god in a Zambian creation myth.) Although the placement of the explanatory notes at the end of each myth is less effective than if they were placed at the beginning, the book is handsomely designed. Each myth opens with a striking full-page painting, each of which is truly evocative and powerful in design and content. Text and illustrations together result in a strong, effective piece of work. Janice M. Del Negro, Chicago Public Lib . (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

《出版社週刊》(Publisher's Weekly)評論

In 25 myths, life begins after some being either directs others to get or make soil, or forms the earth from nothing, or opens a box, or separates earth, sky and waters; the methods of creation are only limited by the number of stories in the book. The tales are varied, representing many world cultures and traditions; somelike the story of Pandorawill be known to readers, although they may not have identified it previously as a creation myth. The tellings, too, are varied, sometimes somber and other times lilting. In her introduction, Hamilton calls the phrase ``In the beginning . . . '' a ``classic opening, although not the only opening,'' but many of the tales begin this way, which suggests a tacit endorsement of the phrase. Additionally, she asserts that limitations of space ``do not allow for all of the important world myths to be presented here. Also, not all myths are easily rendered on a level of understanding for many readers.'' Simply by addressing such limitations, Hamilton embraces the only problem with the workthat it does not encompass every culture or even every world region. Moser's watercolors gleam like jewels amid the setting of the text. His people and creatures gaze out at readers, as if to challenge their imaginations to comprehend the chaos before creation. All ages. (Sept.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved

Kirkus 評論

A leading author and illustrator collaborate in a fine compilation of creation myths--a basic component of any folklore collection. Each of the 25 stories is told in spare, dignified language appropriate to its source and is followed by a brief discussion of its origin and type. While many cultures are included, there is more emphasis on presenting a variety of mythological figures and interpretations than on equal representation. Five stories come from the Americas, from Eskimo to Mayan; four from the Pacific, including Australia; five from Africa. There are a few stories from Europe and Asia, five from the ancient Mediterranean world (including three of the Greek myths), and the concluding piece is from Genesis, shining as the brightest in this bright firmament. Moser's dark, powerful portraits of the Creators are dramatically framed in stark white. A rich mix of fascinating stories, making an excellent introduction to myths and their cross-cultural connections. Memorable bookmaking. List of sources. Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

《書目》(Booklist)評論

Gr. 6-9. Hamilton has gathered 25 creation myths from various cultures and retold them in language true to the original. Images from the tales are captured in Moser's 42 full-page illustrations, tantalizing oil paintings that are rich with somber colors and striking compositions. Included in the collection are the familiar stories (biblical creation stories, Greek and Roman myths), and some that are not so familiar (tales from the Australian aborigines, various African and native American tribes, as well as from countries like Russia, China, and Iceland). At the end of each tale, Hamilton provides a brief commentary on the story's origin and originators. These source notes, along with the author's preface and afterword, are addressed to adults and will be helpful to teachers and librarians preparing to introduce the topic. Because of its myriad uses, a must for mythology shelves. Bibliography appended. IC.

A Note from the Author	p. ix
Stories and Pictures
In the Beginning	p. ii
The Pea-Pod Man: Raven the Creator	p. 3
Raven and Man	p. 2
Woman	p. 6
Finding Night: Quat the Creator	p. 9
Quatgoro	p. 8
An Endless Sea of Mud: Death the Creator	p. 15
Sa	p. 14
Bursting from the Hen's Egg: Phan Ku the Creator	p. 21
The Cosmic Egg	p. 20
Phan Ku	p. 22
Traveling to form the World: Old Man the Creator	p. 25
Old Man	p. 24
First Man Becomes the Devil: Ulgen the Creator	p. 29
Erlik's Face in the Mud	p. 28
Warm Dog	p. 32
Turtle Dives to the Bottom of the Sea: Earth Starter the Creator	p. 35
The Rope of Feathers	p. 34
The First Deer	p. 39
Moon and Sun: Mawu-Lisa the Creators	p. 43
Nana Buluku	p. 42
Thunder and Lightning	p. 44
Bandicoots Come from His Body: Karora the Creator	p. 47
The Great Tangle of Night	p. 46
Spider Ananse Finds Something: Wulbari the Creator	p. 53
His Blue Heavenly Self	p. 52
The Woman Who Fell from the Sky: Divine Woman the Creator	p. 59
Water and the Animals That Live in It	p. 58
Turtle and Earth	p. 61
Man Copies God: Nyambi the Creator	p. 65
Nyambi	p. 64
The Frost Giant: Imir the Creator	p. 69
Imir	p. 68
Owner of the Sky: Olorun the Creator	p. 73
Olorun and the Other Gods	p. 72
Chameleon	p. 75
Marduk, God of Gods: Apsu and Tiamat the Creators	p. 79
Apsu the Begetter	p. 78
Marduk	p. 82
Four Creations to Make Man: Maker and Feathered Serpent the Creators	p. 87
Feathered Serpent	p. 86
Animals of the First Creation	p. 91
Man of the Third Creation	p. 93
What is Left of the Wood Dummies	p. 95
The Angry Gods: Ta-Aroa the Creator	p. 101
The Egg	p. 100
Sun, Life, Wind, and Death: God Lowa the Creator	p. 105
Only the Ocean	p. 104
Octopus	p. 107
The Sun-God and the Dragon: God Ra the Creator	p. 111
God Ra	p. 110
Apophis	p. 113
Separation of Earth and Sky: Sedi and Melo the Creators	p. 117
Sedi and Melo	p. 116
First Man, First Woman: Yahweh the Creator	p. 123
First Man, First Woman	p. 122
The Coming of All Things: The Greek Creators	p. 127
Chaos	p. 126
Cyclops	p. 129
The God Brings Fire to Man: Prometheus the Creator	p. 133
Prometheus	p. 132
Pandora: Zeus the Creator	p. 139
Pandora	p. 138
The Gifts of Zeus	p. 143
Hope	p. 145
In the Beginning: Elohim the Creator	p. 149
Let There be Light	p. 148
More About These Myths	p. 155
Useful Sources	p. 159

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