Interpretation Analysis of Creation MythsDirectionsPart 1Interpret at least ONE of the above assigned myth. Interpretation of a myth requires examination of the myth from various levels and perspectives. In addition to seeing the myth's themes through the analogy of the myth onion, you must also do a close reading of the myth followed by a close (symbol by symbol) interpretation of it. Then you must connect the meanings you have derived to a larger question and to its significance in its culture of origin. Here is a process you can follow in order to do an effective interpretation: Do a close reading of the mythAnnotate the myth even as you read, noting the elements (the symbols, the juxtapositions, the events, etc.)Understand what is the larger purpose of the myth (for example, is the myth about a sociological function; is the myth paradigmatic for behaviors; is the myth about the relationship between man and divine? NOTE: Most myths address all these levels, but most myths will also have one function or purpose that over-arches)One you have understood the larger purpose, examine its various elements from that perspective. For example, examine what symbols it uses and why? What paradigmatic behaviors do its characters portray and why? Etc.NOTE: you must necessarily see these elements in relation to the myth's respective culture and explore how and why the elements of the myth are significant to that society and to the people of that society.To develop your responses, also consider:The materials you read for the Myth interpretation quizThe Introduction to each myth in your textbookThe symbology of the mythsThe relationship of the myths to the mythology of creations, as discussed in Chapter 2 (Creation Myths) of your textbookThe layers of the myth onionThe sample interpretation of Ganga (Module 5)Consider the following tips and suggestions to focus your interpretation:In the Norse myth of creation, consider the opposites that are juxtaposed and examine why this is so. (For example. fire and ice, light and darkness, evil and good, creation and void, etc.). Perhaps the function of this myth is portray man's relationship with the divine elements of nature and its polaritiesViolence seems to be an integral part of the Greek myth of creation. Why do you think this is so?Perhaps, the function of this myth is to establish the necessity of violence in a warrior society and to show the difference between good violence and bad violence.The Sumerian myth of creation seems to be about fertility and abundance. How does man fit into this design?The function of this myth appears to be to establish nature's relationship with man and show him that nature is giving.In the Hindu myth of creation, Narayan the Supreme Being, appears to be the Creator, Creation and Created?This myth's function is perhaps to show man the nature of transcendence.NOTE: Your responses should be: approximately 500-700 words supported with good examples from the mythssupported with critical analysis of symbols represented in the mythssupported with critical thought about what the elements of the myth tell us about the culturecited accurately according to MLAWhen you post your response in the Discussion Board, please state at the top, which myth you are analyzing. For example: Analysis of the Greek Creation Myth. This will allow your peers to immediately see which myth's analysis they are reading, when they post peer comments.Read Assigned Creation MythsRead the following Myths in your textbook, Myth and KnowingThe Creation, from the Eddas-- Norse (page 58)Theogony--Greek (page 63)The Creation of Ulligara and Zalgara-- Sumerian (page 75)Creation Myth from the Vishnu Purana-- Hindu (page 79)