HUM 105 Week 1 Foundations of Mythology

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HUM 105 Week 1 Foundations of Mythology
HUM 105 Week 1 Foundations of Mythology
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HUM 105 Week 1 Foundations of Mythology

Write 150- to 200-word responses to each of the following.  This is a short answer assignment, not a paper.  Just copy and paste the questions into a MS Word document and type out your answers.  Support your responses with examples from the required readings.

  • How is the word myth used popularly? For example, what does the statement, “It’s a myth” mean? In contrast, how is the word myth used in the academic context? After considering the definition in your textbooks and course materials, write a definition in your own words.

  • Why do myths from different cultures around the world address such similar or universal themes? Think about how myths explain the unknown and the tribulations of mankind.

  • What is the relationship between mythology and religion? Where do mythology and religion intersect? Where do they diverge?

  • How would you defend mythology’s relevance in contemporary culture? Think about familial and cultural traditions. Also, consider how mythology is used in the arts and in advertising to typify human experience.

Format your citations and references according to the appropriate course level APA guidelines.

Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.