Assignment Content
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.
Write a 525- to in which you answer the following questions:
How is the in popular culture? For example, what does the statement, “It’s a myth” mean? In contrast, how is the word myth used in the academic context?
What are the most across different cultures?
Why do myths from different cultures around the world address such similar or ? Think about how myths explain the unknown and the tribulations of humankind.
What are creation myths, and what purpose do they serve? What in creation myths across cultures?
Include a reference page at the end of your handout
You can use any textbook or bibliographical material, as there is no specific textbook for this class.