Creative Thought and the Divine Word: An Examination of the Mythological Expression of Cosmic Consciousness

Creation myths from around the world share a common underlying structure in which the universe emerges through thought and word, despite their diverse cultural expressions. An analysis of primary mythological texts from Hindu, Maori, Maya, Maiana, Dogon, Polynesian, Ancient Egyptian, and Turkish traditions reveals that these narratives function as coherent models of creation, not just stories. Cognitive intention and verbal articulation are consistently portrayed as constitutive forces in the origin of existence. The study uses qualitative content analysis and hermeneutic reading to compare these traditions, showing that shared principles about the mental and linguistic foundations of the cosmos appear across cultures while each preserves its own distinctive imagery and phrasing.

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Abstract

This article adopts a comparative mythology framework in order to situate creation myths within a broad cultural context. It examines how different societies conceptualize the emergence of the universe through the interconnected notions of thought and word. The study demonstrates that, despite cultural diversity, these narratives articulate shared principles concerning the mental and linguistic foundations of existence while preserving tradition-specific expressions. The analysis is based on qualitative content analysis of primary mythological texts drawn from Hindu, Maori, Maya, Maiana, Dogon, Polynesian, Ancient Egyptian, and Turkish traditions, encompassing sources ranging from the Rig Veda and the Popol Vuh to the theology of Ptah and Dogon doctrines of word-based creation. These materials were examined through hermeneutic reading practices and comparatively evaluated using concept-oriented analytical categories. The findings indicate that cosmogonic myths operate beyond mere narrative description by structuring coherent models of creation in which cognitive intention and verbal articulation play constitutive roles.