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Topic : The origin of the universe

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Chapter 1 : Creation stories

Many different theories about the creation of the universe have existed over time
In ancient times, the idea of 'birth' played a very important role in creation myths
Indigenous peoples of Australia believed the Sun Mother and the Father of All Spirits made the Earth
In Greek creation myths, the gods Gaia and Uranus created plants, animals and stars
In Japanese creation myths, the figures Izanami and Izanagi created the sun and the moon

Chapter 2 : Theories and discoveries: a history

Chapter 3 : Einstein's Theory of Relativity

Chapter 4 : Doppler Effect

Chapter 5 : Hubble and his telescope

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