Where did we come from? how did the world come to be? how did animals come to be? why are there natural disasters? will the world ever end?
Children of all ages are naturally curious about these questions. Here you can find out about the many different myths, legends, theories, and stories that arise from different cultures. Learn about the ancient stories of the Aboriginal people as well as myths and legends from around the world. You can also learn about Darwin’s theory and the controversial Creation story. Here you will find the links to all of these stories. This page provides teachers with information which gives them the flexibility to tailor their assessment to the appropriate year levels they teach.
Aboriginal Stories
- Tiddalik – the frog who drank all the water
- How Kangaroos got their Tails
- Goo Goor Gaga the Kookaburra
- How the Waratah became red
- Why the crow is black
- Why Kangaroos hop
Africa and the Middle East
Asian Stories
- Hou Yi Saves the Earth (China)
- Japan’s creation story (Japan)
- Creation Story (Hinduism)
