Category: World Mythology

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:  How does mythology continue to have an impact on modern society?  Do myths continue to have value and provide moral lessons? Discuss why or why not using examples.  In what ways do myths continue to influence modern popular culture?  Do these myths play the same…

Respond to the following two-part question in a minimum of 175 words: Part 1:  Click on the “Sacred Sites” link. Select a sacred place by clicking on one of the bubbles on the map. Keep looking until you find one that appeals to you. Write a few sentences (or more if you like) explaining why you liked…

* Remember: this should be presented in outline form. Don’t respond in paragraphs broken up by topic headings, as if you were writing an essay. Present as an outline. Otherwise, you’ll lose points! Create headings that explain which of the assignment topics the material you enter beneath the heading is addressing.  Your headings should be:…

Consider the creation myths you have read this week and then respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:  Why do you think there are so many similarities in the various creation myths?  Why, for example, are there so many flood myths?  On a figurative level, how is water different from fire or…

You and your friend volunteer at your local library. You are planning a special program on mythology and its relevance in the modern world for a visiting group of seventh graders. This assignment will allow you to demonstrate how effectively you can compare and contrast mythological themes common among various cultures (Course Learning Outcome #1). …