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    Foundations of Mythology

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    1. 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. The word myth is used popularly in tales and stories. These tales and stories have been passed down from generation and are based on some truth‚ but mostly myths. The statement “It’s a myth” means that a tale or story

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    Nordic Mythology

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    Europe was dominated by a religion known today as Nordic Mythology. Many other names have also been associated with this religion such as Germanic Paganism and Odinism‚ however Nordic Mythology is a more encompassing term. Through the studies of this ancient religion a new practice called Asatru has emerged. The following paper aims to explain the connection between Nordic Mythology and Asatru. The basis for Asatru lies in Nordic Mythology so it is important to understand its origins. We will look

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    Greek Mythology

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    Greek Mythology: How it Relates to Greek Religion and Culture Ancient Greeks believed in a series of myths‚ which explained nature‚ set the moral code for the Greek people‚ and some were just entertaining stories. These myths turned the Greek world from a world of fear into a world of wondrous beauty. Many of these gods and goddesses were associated with a particular task or activity (Buxton). The Greek people believed that the gods were incorporated into every aspect of their lives. The Ancient

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    Archetypes in Mythology

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    Archetypes are present in all mythology and stimulate certain responses when we associate these themes with what we ’ve been taught. Some examples of archetypes that are spread throughout mythology are the hero‚ the mentor‚ the threshold guardians‚ the shadow‚ the herald‚ the shapeshifter and the trickster. I will use the mythology of the 2008 film‚ “The Dark Knight” to provide specific examples of archetypes. The hero is one of the central characters in mythology. Heroes are often‚ but

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    Norse Mythology

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    Mythology Essay The great philosopher Aristotle once said‚ “Men created gods after their own image‚ not only with regard to their form but with regard to their mode of life” and the Vikings or Norse-men of Scandinavia were perfect examples of this. In Norse mythology‚ powerful deities held the power to easily vanquish any threat that they came across. Odin‚ known as the most powerful god in Asgard‚ could blind‚ deafen‚ impair his enemies weapons‚ or simply speak a word that would extinguish flames

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    used mythology to help them understand life and why things are the way they are. Cultures from across the globe have created their own belief systems. The ancients had a way of telling great tales of immortals‚ beasts‚ and demigods. However‚ there was more to it than that. People devoted their lives to their religion and saw that it gave them purpose and meaning. Some of the most famous mythologies come from ancient democracies and empires such as Greece and Rome. Greek and Roman mythology is sometimes

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    stemmed from combining the ideals of Greek and Norse mythology. By looking at the beliefs held today and those from the beginning of time‚ a lot of similarities can be found. It is amazing that these two vastly different ideals were able to combine in order to help shape society today. Greek mythology was created in order to break away from the horrors of a barbaric world‚ and therefore is more enchanted‚ dreamy‚ and joyous. Whereas‚ Norse mythology is much more dark‚ and is full of doom. Although there

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    Originating from the same hearth‚ Russian mythology and Greek mythology have so many similarities caused by being in the same cultural tree. The few differences are from the branches splitting off. Although ancient Russia and ancient Greece are thousand years apart from each other‚ Russian mythology and Greek mythology almost mirror reflect each other in the values the gods represent‚ the traits the heroes possess‚ and the notions the myths contribute to modern times‚ just like a pair of “fraternal

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    Eastern Mythology

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    When trying to understand any culture or civilization‚ experts look to the myths of their ancestors to help them understand their beliefs and behaviors through the study of the archetypes and ceremonies recorded within their literature. Mythologies typically began as ancient folklores that were passed down orally. These stories were passed down through the generations sometimes being aided by music and dance‚ to tell the tales of great ancestors and powerful deities. While studying the folklore

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    Arabian Mythology

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    Mythology is a compilation of stories about people‚ which deals with their history‚ origin‚ ancestors‚ god‚ and heroes. However‚ when an individual thinks about Arabian mythology many ideas come to mind. Everyone thinks of Aladdin‚ magic carpets‚ and genies popping out of bottles.  Ancient Gods Hubal‚ The Supreme God. Previous to the religions of Islam and Christianity‚ Arabian mythology revolved around a supreme God Hubal. Similar to Allah‚ Hubal was chief of the gods. Out of more than 350

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