To the average American, Islamic and European cultures may seem distant and unrelated. In the middle ages in particular, one may jump to the conclusion that Islamic culture lacked science and innovation and came from a completely different religious background than the west. However, when comparing Islamic and European cosmologies, prominent similarities and an intertwined tangle of influence become apparent. This comparison is effectively illustrated through the examination of Islamic and European creation stories and the progression of astronomical thinking in these cultures.
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