Greek Mythology and Saipan Legends on Creationism

Greek Mythology and Saipan Legends on Creationism

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What is Creationism?

Creationism is the belief that the world was created by a divine being.

In Greek mythology, the world was created by a single god who felt lonely.

In Saipan legends, the world was created by two siblings who offered their life before the end of their existence.

Literature Review

Using google scholar allowed the researcher to find materials on creationism which have different perceptions by authors and readers.

Books such as Marianas Island Legends: Myth and Magic and Tales and Legends fom Micronesia provided mini stories that tell different legends of the past that have been passed down from generation to generation.

For example, Puntan and Fuuna who were siblings, used themselves to create Earth using their own body.

Primary and Secondary Questions

Primary Research Question:

What are the differences and similarities between Greek Mythology and Saipan Legends Relating to Creationism?

Secondary Question:

What are current Saipan residents perspectives on beliefs or opinions on creationism?

Methodology

Used a pilot survey, interview, and questionnaires.

Pilot survey was used to gather general knowledge on Greek mythology, Saipan legends, and creationism.

Interviews were conducted with two NMC teachers who gave brief answers and opinions on creationism and what the believe.

Questionnaires were distributed to gather detailed information on creationism determining how they perceived life and death between different cultures.

Analysis

Most of the participants that answered the survey either had little to no knowledge in greek mythology, Saipan legends, or creationism.

Some of the knowledge that most of the students knew were common stories that are still told such as Greek gods and goddesses or ancient spirits through the CNMI.

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