The resulting mythological "history of the world" may be divided into three or four broader periods: The myths of origin or age of gods (Theogonies, "births of gods"): myths about the origins of the world, the gods, and the human race.
Den mytologiske verdenshistorie kan deles ind i tre eller fire bredere perioder: Oprindelsesmyterne eller gudernes tidsalder (Theogonies, "gudernes fødsel"): Fortællinger om oprindelsen af verden, guderne og mennesket.