The world is full of myths; these myths are stories that carry to other generations with each story being altered to fit his or her wish. While comparing the Ojibwa and Babylonian Creation Myths, there are many similarities and differences. These myths are similar because they both contain extraordinary creatures and duality. These myths are also different because the methods of creation are different, and the loss of perfection.

Similarities are noticeable in the Ojibwa Creation Myth and the Babylonian Creation Myth. In both myths, there are extraordinary creatures and duality. In the Ojibwa Creation Myth the extraordinary creature was a Great Turtle that contained an island on it's back. The name of the island was Mishee Mackinakong. The turtle became the messenger of thought and feeling. In the Babylonian Creation Myth Merodach was the extraordinary creature. He was called upon to destroy Tiawath, an evil god. He...