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Introduction to mythology and folklore lab questions

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Bonnie June Proch
Find several examples of myths from different cultures around the world. Please list the
myths you've chosen and from what part of the world they originate. What similarities do
you notice among the myths? Do you believe that these myths are influenced by the
culture that they originate from? Why or why not?
Ra, the sun god, from Egyptian mythology
Zeus, the sky and thunder god, from Greek mythology
Both of these myths involve a god that represents an element. Ra was said to rule all parts
of the created world. This included the sky, earth, and underworld. Zeus is the sky and
thunder god. He is said to rule as king of Mount Olympus. Both of Greek and Egyptian
mythology have many gods, many of which represent an element.
Of all the myths that you've come across in this course (including this lab) and in your
education and life prior to this course, which one is your favorite? Why? What is the myth
about?
My favorite myth is Medusa from Greek mythology. She has been an interest of mine for as
long as I can remember. In later versions, Medusa was said to be a beautiful maiden. But
Athena punished her when Poseidon raped her in Athena's temple. Athena punished
Medusa by turning her beautiful hair into venomous snakes. She also was able to turn
anybody who looked at her into stone. Later on Perseus was able to slay her, which is a
whole other story.
Identify and explain (in your own words), what folklore is.
Folklore encompasses a culture's oral traditions. Folklores consist mainly of legends,
folktales, and fairy tales.
What are three different types of folk expression? Describe each type.

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Bonnie June Proch Find several examples of myths from different cultures around the world. Please list the myths you've chosen and from what part of the world they originate. What similarities do you notice among the myths? Do you believe that these myths are influenced by the culture that they originate from? Why or why not? Ra, the sun god, from Egyptian mythology Zeus, the sky and thunder god, from Greek mythology Both of these myths involve a god that represents an element. Ra was said to rule all parts of the created world. This included the sky, earth, and underworld. Zeus is the sky a ...
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