Question

Read this creation story: A long time ago, there was a vast expanse of water instead of earth. The animals and trees lived on a level above the water. One day, Wise Badger dived deep into the water to search for mud. Sadly, he could not swim for long and had to come back. The animals decided to send Brave Muskrat to get the mud. He dived into water and swam for a long time. He came up with a small amount of mud. The mud began to expand in every direction, creating an island. The animals waited for the island to dry. They sent Big Crow to keep watch on the island. In seven days, Big Crow returned and informed them that the island was dry and ready. The animals and trees moved onto the island and lived happily ever after. What is this type of creation story called?

Answer 1

Answer: This is an Earth Dive creation story. Earth Dive stories are mythical anecdotes where a God or a world parent dives into the ocean and brings materials in order to create the world.

Explanation: In the story, Wise Badger, Brave Muskrat, and Big Crow dive deep into the ocean and bring mud to the surface. The material started to change its form, and therefore, the earth was created. In Earth Dive stories, the world is covered of water and there is no existence of sand, then, a character such as an animal or a God dives into the bottom of the ocean and delivers a material that is used to create Earth.