HUM/105
World Mythology
Course level: Undergraduate
Christine O.
BSA
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This course provides an overview of mythology and its relationship to ancient cultures and culture today. The course covers the purposes and types of myths; development of myths and mythological characters; the common elements of mythological structures; the predominant characteristics of heroes in myth; the conflicts heroes encounter, and how ancient heroes relate to heroes today.
Prerequisites
None
Required materials
The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.
Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.
Communicating Cultural Significance
Explain the significance of sacred places in mythology
Recognizing Mythological Archetypes
Identify mythological archetypes in contemporary culture
Comparing Cultural Themes
Compare mythological themes that are common among various cultures