The Myth im choosing is “The Adventures of Perseus” From Metamorphoses Choose one myth and explain the reasons why you chose that particular myth. In your opinion, what kind of important insight or wisdom does it contain for your own person? Moreover, why do you think the ancients told that story? What kind of lesson […]
Creation stories are the oldest known myths that a culture has to offer. By examining creation stories, we also examine the beginnings of literary traditions. Every culture has a unique creation story. Most creation stories come from oral traditions and predate the periods in which they were written–and in some cases by ten thousand years […]
Bibliographical references. “The short essays will focus on the analysis and comparison of primary texts which emphasize myths.” Choose one of the following topics. 3-5 pages, typed. Due on October 8th. Submit on “Turnitin Assignments”. Topic 1. Compare and contrast the stories of the UNIVERSAL FLOOD in Genesis, chapters 6: 5-8:22 and Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Book 1 (online). Substitute the same in the Epic of […]
