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Separation of the Earth and the Sky The separation of earth and sky are dealt with differently in the Egyptian and Greek mythology stories. This separation must occur to allow the development of the offspring of the earth and sky deities; the influence on these two myth stories is clearly seen on how the ancient cultures perceived their respective social values. In the Egyptian myth it is believed that Egypt was created from a watery …

…offspring to survive. In Greek mythology Uranus dishonorable behavior causes his downfall, just as it will cause the undoing of his successor Cronus who obtains power through disreputable means. Both Uranus and Cronus went against basic Greek philosophy, such as the inscribed adages at the temple at Delphi, "Nothing in excess" and "Know thyself." Their actions showed them to be unconcerned with those around them thinking only of themselves and they receive their just rewards.