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In a draft two-page research essay, identify, research, and describe a religious myth. Explain the purpose of the myth (creation, cleansing, destruction, etc). Critique the ways that the myth functions in the religion and the impact that it has on the worldview of the religion’s followers. Be sure to address the following questions:
- What is the message of the myth?
- Does it offer behavior suggestions, a legacy, a specific purpose for the religion, etc?
- Do all of the religion’s followers interpret the myth in the same way? How might it be misinterpreted (intentionally or unintentionally)? What impact does the interpretation have on how followers view the world and other religions?
Use a minimum of two sources to identify and describe the myth (these can be religious texts or secondary sources). Be sure to cite all source material according to APA guidelines.

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Running head: SSC304 WORLD RELIGION
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SSC304 World Religion
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SSC304 World Religion
Myths form a crucial foundation for the different religions of today and those that existed
before. Over the centuries, different religious have embodied their faith and doctrines with
stories meant to portray specific messages about life, the universe, origins, the supernatural, and
events, among numerous other aspects. The myths are created with explicit purposes, with the
primary perspective being to foster the individual religion acknowledged by the myths, often in
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