myths and legends
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World Literature I
World Myths and Folktales
2007-08
World Myths and Folktales
Myths
Folktales
Folktales & Myths: the difference
Myths are a direct expression of a culture’s religious beliefs;
folktales are not
Tales about the Beginning Origin Myths
Golden Era Myths
Roles of Gods & Goddesses
Staying power of myths
archetypes
Purpose of myths Provides sense of place in universe
Stories outgrowth of Myths
The Hero and the Quest Monomyth
Modern examples
Mythic Hero
Who are the Quest Heroes?
Who are the Quest Heroes?
Folktale Hero
The Quest
Quest:
Help on Quest
Paths of the Quest
Risk
Involves the unknown
Ultimate sacrifice
Survival & rewards
Meaning of the quest
symbolic to life Killing monsters
Descending to underworld
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