Introduction:
Myths are anonymous stories rooted in the primitive beliefs
of races, nations and cultures. Myths
explain a variety of issues such as:
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The meaning of life and death
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Creation Myths (How the world was created)
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Myths That Explain a Practice (a part of their religion or
culture)
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Myths about Gods
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Hero Myths
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Myths with Animal or Beast Characters
Click here for a longer and more detailed Introduction
Task:
Using the Internet site below, click on Mythology Comparison
Page and choose one of the subjects to compare. Within each subject you
must choose two (2) different stories from two (2) different cultures to
compare. Use your Comparative Mythology Worksheet write your findings and
complete the Extension Activity..
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Resources:
Comparative Mythology Worksheet
Glossary
Suggested
Readings
Myth
by Culture
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last updated:
4.25.00