Mythology & Folklore

Microfictions I wrote three micro-fictions on the untold stories of Adam and Eve. I am very familiar with the book of Genesis so it was very interesting hearing interpretations of the story. I had so much fun making these mini-stories that get the point across in a quick manner. Hope y'all enjoy it!  The Fall The serpent appeared to Eve in the garden. Eve told the serpent “I must not eat the fruit from the tree in the middle of the garden for it would kill me.” The serpent tempted Eve by telling her “you will not die from eating this delicious fruit.” Overcome with temptation, Eve ate from the tree. She gave to Adam too and their eyes were opened to their sin. They became ashamed of their nakedness and covered themselves with fig leaves. God called out to them, but the couple would not confess their sins. The Lord cursed Adam and Eve. Leaving the Garden God planted a garden next to a sea that could wash a man from sin. God did not place Adam and Eve near the water to wash themselv...

  The Forgotten Books of Eden (The Fall, by Michelangelo: Wikipedia ) Leaving the Garden Summary: On the third day, God created the Garden of Eden on the eastward side of the earth. To the east, the sun would rise and to the north of the garden was the sea of wafer. This sea was so clean and pure when a man washes, he becomes ceremonially clean. God created this water because it was good and that when a man leaves the garden on account of transgression, he could die among the righteous. God would then raise their souls on the last day and they should return in flesh to bathe in the water, repenting of their sins. When Adam left the garden, he didn't come to close to the water. He didn't allow Adam and Eve to cleanse themselves of their sins in the water since their punishment was severe. God placed him on the south side of the garden where the wind blew delicious smells of the trees. This made Adam forget his transgression which frustrated God. For this, God made Adam dwell on ...

 I chose to read the story of Adam and Eve because of my close connection with my faith, as well as my current bible study involving the story of Genesis. Since I am currently reading the book of Genesis, I am familiar with the story, but I was intrigued to read the modern retelling of it! Adam and Eve were the first human created on God and they ultimately brought sin into the world. Since they were tempted by Satan, God punished the lineage and brought suffering into the world. (The Creation of Man by Ephraim Moses Lilien: Wikipedia ) Genesis Characters: Adam, Eve, God Summary: God created Adam in His image and he created him through the dust on the ground. After Adam was given a name, he chose to name all the animals and creatures that were on the earth. God didn't want Adam to be alone, so he created Eve. He put Adam into a deep sleep and used a piece of Adam's rib to form woman. The two were intimately connected.  God placed Adam and Eve into a garden filled with an abund...