The document discusses several creation myths from different religions and cultures including Judeo-Christian, Shinto, and others. Some key similarities are that land was often believed to be created from water in the myths, and there was usually an element of male domination or authority over the earth. The myths also aimed to explain the origins of that culture's people and provide reasons for important traditions and symbols. However, there were also variations between the myths in terms of whether they described monotheistic or polytheistic beliefs, how the earth was said to be created, and their central focus on local traditions versus broader religious narratives.

1. Creation Myths
Anthropology of Religion | Abigail Krycho

2. Judeo-Christian
Monotheistic
Six day creation
Man created in God’s image
Authority over earth
http://inkandvoice.com/2012/12/judeo-christian-mythology/

3. Man’s Authority
God-given
Intent of ruling
http://www.weavinggrace.com/god-man-and-clouds/

4. Shinto
Brother & sister | kami
Creation of Japanese
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/shinto/texts/stories_1.shtml

5. Fire To Death
Death of sister
Journey to underworld
Betrayal by brother

6. Purification
Salt water
Creation of kami
First emperor
http://www.ancient.eu.com/Amaterasu/

7. Divine Lineage
Rival clan
Japanese flag
http://pichost.me/1836056/

8. Similarities
Land created from water
Male domination
Avoidance of death

9. Variations
Monotheism vs. polytheism
Earth creation
Local vs. broad centrality