[Mythology Studies (1)] What Is Mythology? Exploring the Path of Humans Becoming Divine

Spiritual Cosmology and the Birth of the Material World: Understanding Creation through OAHSPE

The Creator and the Origin of the Universe in OAHSPE

In OAHSPE, it is stated that the only object of faith in this world should be the Creator. No other gods, heroes, or idols are to be worshiped or revered.
According to this text, the universe began with a singular existence—something that could be called “One = All.” From this presence, consciousness emerged, and with it, a desire to create. This moment marks the beginning of the Creator.

Two Passages That Describe the World’s Origins

OAHSPE presents two distinct passages that describe the origin of the universe.

The first appears at the beginning of the Book of Jehovih, the third book of OAHSPE. Here, “The All” speaks, describing itself as the totality of all souls and the creator of both the seen and unseen worlds:

I am the QUICKENER, the MOVER, the CREATOR, the DESTROYER. I am FIRST and LAST.

OAHSPE Book of Jehovie Chap.1 :4

In this account, the Creator uses two fundamental elements—the Seen and the Unseen—to bring all living beings into existence.

The second account comes from the Book of God’s Word, in which the Persian prophet Zarathustra receives a revelation. There, the god I’huamazda explains that the Creator Ormazd and the Almighty Mother Mi brought forth a “Voice,” which became their son Vivanho.

Why the World Took Form

Comparing these two texts reveals a key difference: in the Book of God’s Word, the Virgin Mother Mi plays a crucial role in creation, while in the Book of Jehovih, she is not mentioned at all.

The original universe was void—without form. The Creator, upon gaining self-awareness, realized the potential to generate something from nothing. The first act of creation brought forth two dimensions: the unseen world and the seen world.

The unseen world is the realm of spirit and consciousness—a domain internal to the Creator. The seen world, on the other hand, is the world of form and matter—a shared reality accessible to others.

Perhaps the reason the Creator formed the material world was to interact and share that world with another being—the Virgin Mother Mi. To make connection possible, the Creator gave shape to the intangible.

By reading both the Book of Jehovih and the Book of God’s Word together, we gain insight into why the visible world was brought into being. This combined perspective reveals a deeper cosmology—one that cannot be fully grasped by reading only one of the texts.

What Is Kosmon? A New Worldview Born from the Union of Matter and Spirit

The Book of Jehovih and the Book of God’s Word — Their Differences and Historical Context

The Book of Jehovih was written for modern readers. In contrast, the Book of God’s Word was recorded for people who lived around 7700 BCE, particularly those in ancient Persia (then called “Par’sie”).

This raises an interesting question:
Why is the text from 10,000 years ago more detailed than the one for modern readers?

To answer that, we must first understand a key concept in OAHSPE — the idea of Kosmon.


What Is Kosmon? — The Fusion of the Seen and the Unseen

Kosmon represents a state in which the material (the seen) and the spiritual (the unseen) are united. A helpful modern example is the world of electricity.

To understand electricity mathematically, we need not only real numbers but also imaginary numbers—numbers that don’t make sense within conventional arithmetic. For example, √−1 is not a “real” number, yet it’s essential to expressing electrical functions.

Despite being “invisible,” electricity powers nearly every aspect of modern life. Without it, our world would not function. In this sense, the spiritual (invisible) world serves as the foundation for the material (visible) world—just like electricity underpins our society.


Spirit and Matter Are Inseparable — Even the Mind Is of the Unseen World

Concepts like the mind and soul are invisible, but their presence is undeniable. The soul is generally believed to be eternal, continuing to exist even after the physical body perishes.

Therefore, the idea of “spirit and matter as one” is not abstract or mystical—it’s already embedded in our everyday lives.


The Pitfalls of a Divided Worldview

Before the Kosmon era, civilizations often leaned too far in one direction—either believing only in the unseen spiritual world or rejecting it entirely in favor of the physical world.

An overreliance on spiritualism can lead to superstition, blind faith, or idolatry, often at the expense of real-world responsibility. On the other hand, focusing solely on the physical can make us arrogant, overestimating our own power.

Consider AI (artificial intelligence) today. While it is a brilliant achievement, if we begin to view it as proof of human supremacy, we risk ignoring the spiritual realm—and more importantly, the voice of the Creator.

As a result, ethics and morality may erode, and society could spiral into conflict, chaos, and suffering.


The Call of the Kosmon Era

That’s why in the Kosmon era, we are called to balance spiritual and material life. We are asked to uphold morality, ethics, and justice while elevating both our spiritual awareness and material well-being.

This is the essence of living in harmony with the unseen forces that shape our world—and it is the challenge of our time.

The True Meaning of the Trinity: Understanding the Creator, the Virgin Mother, and the Voice

Exploring the Deeper Meaning of the Trinity and the Role of the Virgin Mother in the Kosmon Era

In today’s Kosmon era, rationalism and empiricism are highly valued. Things that cannot be seen or proven are often dismissed or distrusted.

Within this context, it becomes easier to understand why the Virgin Mother Mi is not mentioned in The Book of Jehovih, yet appears in The Book of God’s Word, written over 10,000 years ago by the deity I’hua’Mazda.

It’s likely that in an age ruled by logic and proof, a being like the Virgin Mother—something even the Creator cannot empirically confirm—was seen as incompatible with modern thinking. As a result, she may have been intentionally omitted from the more recent texts.

Still, completely rejecting what cannot be proven risks closing off paths of future insight. This is likely why earlier revelations preserved her presence within the creation narrative.


Was the Universe Born from Zero or One?

A foundational question is whether creation began from zero (nothing) or one (wholeness). Zero, by nature, remains zero no matter how many times it is multiplied or added—it produces nothing.

Therefore, the starting point of creation must have been One, representing totality. This One is the Creator.

The Creator is said to have made humanity “in His own image,” and humanity is composed of male and female. This duality reflects the relationship between the Creator (Father) and the Virgin Mother (Mother).


The Birth of Expression—The Essence of the Trinity

The spiritual realm and the physical, tangible world exist together. Once form (matter) is present, it can be shared with others—and this leads to expression.

But why do we want to share with others in the first place?
Because we have a desire to communicate something—this is the impulse to express. That impulse becomes the Voice.

Thus, we arrive at:

  • The Creator (Father)
  • The Virgin Mother (Mother)
  • The Voice (Son = Expression)

When all three exist together, the universe becomes rich with blessings. If even one is missing, balance is lost. This is the deeper meaning of the Trinity.


Humanity: Growing Beyond Good and Evil Toward Godhood

Humans are the expressions—the creations—of the Creator. Within humanity, we find both the good and the bad.

The Creator desires a world rooted in goodness. Yet good can only stand out when contrasted with evil. Even so, this world must ultimately grow toward the good.

Those who remain good and continue to grow in that goodness will eventually become gods.

A god, in this sense, is a soul—a son or daughter of the Creator—who has matured spiritually through righteous living.

And the stories of those who have reached such divine maturity…
That is what we call mythology.

What Is Mythology Studies? — Tracing the Journey of How Humans Became Gods

Mythology studies is the academic exploration of how human beings came to be seen as gods.

In most traditions, aside from the Creator, the gods who appear in mythological stories were originally human. However, many myths include stories that are hard to believe at face value—such as a human-shaped god creating the entire world.

At first glance, such tales may seem far-fetched. But many myths carry symbolic meanings or reflect deeper cultural, spiritual, or philosophical ideas.

Therefore, rather than dismissing these stories outright, mythology studies seeks to uncover the underlying beliefs and worldviews behind them. By doing so, we can gain insight into the structure and deeper principles of our world. That is the true essence of mythology studies.

References、Images Used

booksauthorspublishers
OAHSPE ”A New Bible in the Worlds of Jehofih and His angel embassadors.”John B. NewbroughOAHSPE PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION
聖書 新共同訳-旧約聖書 共同訳聖書実行委員会三省堂印刷/日本聖書協会

Images:Generated by stable diffusion (model: DreamShaper) (eye-catching image)

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