1. hen there was no Earth, a gigantic cormorant dived into
   

the water in search of food. When it returned to the surface,

a small lump of mud sticking to its beak fell on the water.

The lump grew until it brought up some mud that later

became an island. The island grew into Earth.

1. Once upon a time, the Sky and his younger brother, the Sea,
   

got into a sword fight. The sparks from their swords formed the

planets.

1. In the beginning there were no animals or humans, plants or
   

trees. God uttered a command and the world began.

AThe story involves creation from nothing.

BThe story tells how natural forces interact to begin creation.

Pairs

CThe story depicts a small amount of earth expanding, resulting

in the origin of Earth.