Human storytelling

Human storytelling is a long-standing custom that has been practiced for thousands of years. The history of storytelling predates written records and can be traced back to the earliest human civilizations. The oldest stories are hard to date precisely since they were originally passed down orally and may have changed and evolved before being written down.

Numerous ancient civilizations have developed mythology and storytelling traditions of their own. Here are a few noteworthy instances:

The Epic of Gilgamesh: Ancient Mesopotamia:

The Epic of Gilgamesh, which was composed in ancient Mesopotamia around 2100 BCE, is regarded as one of the first extant works of literature. It chronicles the exploits of Gilgamesh, a legendary ruler who sought immortality through a series of adventures.

Ancient Egypt:

The Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor and the Story of Sinuhe, both dating from circa 2000 BCE, are among the many myths and tales from ancient Egypt.

Greece in Antiquity:

Greek mythology is known for its in-depth storytelling. Among the most well-known pieces of ancient Greek literature are the Iliad and the Odyssey, both of which are credited to the poet Homer and were composed in the eighth century BCE.

Ancient India:

The Vedas, the Ramayana, and the Mahabharata are just a few of the many ancient literatures that can be found on the Indian subcontinent. The Bhagavad Gita, an important philosophical conversation, is included in the later, epic poem said to have been written between 400 BCE and 400 CE.

Ancient China: 

Chinese literature has a lengthy history. For instance, in the 11th to 7th century BCE era The Classic of Poetry (Shijing), which incorporates traditional Chinese poetry and music, is considered to be the beginning of Chinese literature.

Making connections between historical stories and civilizations can be a fascinating task. In search of possible linkages and universal elements of human storytelling, scholars frequently examine common themes, archetypes, and motifs across many cultural contexts. By analyzing these stories, we can learn more about the cultural practices, beliefs, and values of our ancestors as well as see how human imagination and creativity have changed over time.

"time before the moon"(clarification):

It is untrue and a myth to think of the "time before the moon" as an actual period in Earth's history. Not long after the Earth's creation, the moon is thought to have formed some 4.5 billion years ago. For a sizable chunk of the history of our world, the moon has been visible in the sky. Therefore, any idea of a period before the moon in Earth's natural history is not supported by scientific data or an understanding of reality. There may be myths or legends in the categories of mythology and folklore that describe occasions or places where the moon is absent or has not yet appeared. These stories are imaginative or symbolic in nature, and they should be understood in the context of cultural storytelling rather than scientific or historical accuracy.