Myths of origin

Horizon Aberto, a program developed by the CCVM Educational Center with the objective of producing materials that promote critical thinking on current topics, presents “Myths of Origin”.

Every Friday, the series of 6 videos will show myths about the origin of the world, told by peoples who inhabit the four corners of the Earth. Each story was specially designed and interpreted using the language of the shadow theater.

The shell of the earth - myth of Yoruba origin

The lump of the night - a myth of Tupi origin

Tears from Heaven - Ancient Egyptian origin myth

Panku's dream - a myth of Chinese origin

Paradise Lost - a myth of Judeo-Christian origin

The woman under the sea - a myth of Inuit origin.