List of creation myths. The following are common categories used to catalog or compare the various creation myths found throughout the world: Basic type[edit] Creation from chaos[edit] Earth diver[edit] Emergence[edit]
Creation myth. Creation myths develop in oral traditions and therefore typically have multiple versions[3] and are the most common form of myth, found throughout human culture.[6] Definitions[edit] In Daoist creation myth, "The Way gave birth to unity; unity gave birth to duality; duality gave birth to trinity; trinity gave birth to the myriad creatures.
" (Daodejing, 4th century BCE)[13] Creation myth definitions from modern references:
Earth diver creation myths. Emergence creation myths. "Ex nihilo" (Out of nothing) Regional creation myths. World parent.