1. India, China, and Japan

2. When the myths were recorded
India
China
Japan

3. Elements of Indian Creation Myths
Egg
Divinity
Humans
Regeneration
4 ages of man

4. Elements of Indian Creation Myths
Vishnu
Forms of Vishnu: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva Rudra
dharma

5. Elements of Indian Hero Myths
Loyalty
Dedication
Female not independent
Others before self
Fertility Hero

6. Elements of Chinese Creation Myths
Egg
Body of divinity
Humans
Yin and Yang
Nu Kua
P’an Ku

7. Elements of Chinese Hero Myths
Heroine-Physical
Hero-Spiritual
Risks life for
Skills
Fertility Hero

8. Elements of Japanese Creation Myths
Nature=divine
Sun is involved
Optimistic
Izanagi, Izanami, Amaterasu

9. Elements of Japanese Hero Myths
Excellence
Human/god
Strange adversaries
Traits