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Papers On Other Cultures & Issues Of Mythology
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The Function of Myth
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This 7 page paper discusses the
role of myth within a good story:
Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Aurel.
The importance of archetypal image is
discussed, as well as the perception
that writing is the key to human
consciousness as shown in Walter Ong's
Orality and Literacy:
The Technologicalizing of the Word.
Bibliographylists 4 sources.
Filename: BBmyth.doc
Native Indian Mythology
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11 pages in length. A comprehensive overview of themes in Native Indian mythology. Examined are various mythological objects, the value of dreams, and more. It is emphasized that different tribes each had their own brand of myth -- Analyzed in specific detail are the myths of the Aztecs who, in their stories, formulated an entire structure for their universe. Their myths and the key characters featured in them are explicated. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Natindmy.wps
Mystery Cults and the Pre-Christian Notion of God
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8 pages in length. An insightful look at Mystery Cults-- groups that pre-date Christianity and yet who believed in the 'mysteriousness' of God -- found later on in sections of The Bible (it is noted that God speaks extensively early on in Genesis and then less and less as 'mysteriousness' becomes important). The history & origin (dating back to Ancient Greece) of Mystery Cults is examined as are various myths and the relevance of Judaism and even Oriental mysteries. It is essentially concluded that many primary tenets of the Christian religion actually pre-date Christianity. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Mystcult.wps
"The Romance of Arthur"
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A 10 page paper which discusses the strengths and
weaknesses of several essays which are to be found in "The Romance of Arthur: An
Anthology of Medieval Texts in Translation" by James J. Wilhelm. The essays discussed
are "Arthur in the Latin Chronicles" by James J. Wilhelm, "Arthur in the Early Welsh
Tradition" by John K. Bollard, "Culhwch and Olwen" by Richard M. Loomis, and "Arthur
in Geoffrey of Monmouth" by Richard M. Loomis. These papers stand to have far more
strengths than weaknesses in that they truly present the reader with an in-depth knowledge
of who Arthur may well have been, and where much of his myth originated. No additional
sources cited.
Filename: RAarthur.wps
"What Dreams May Come": Mythical Component
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6 pages in length. The writer discusses the mythical element of the movie "What Dreams May Come," as well as associates such with Freud and ancient mythology. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TLCdreem.wps
A Comparison Between the Flood in Genesis and the Flood in the Epic of Gilgamesh
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A five page paper which looks at the similarities between the legend of the Flood as described in the Christian Bible, and the Flood of Ut-napishtim in Mesopotamian myth, with reference to research which asserts that both legends may have arisen from a local event in the valley of the Euphrates.
Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JLfloods.wps
Addressing Issues In Mythology
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12 pages in length. The writer discusses three elements of mythology: comparing two stories; treatment of women; and the tragic hero as a popular literary motif. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLCmytho.wps
Advancement in Knowledge or in Foolishness?
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This 5 page report
discusses the idea that humanity has advanced over the past 500
years, if one considers the issue purely from the point of
technological advancement. However, knowledge can and should be
seen as a constant balancing act between creative and a ruinous
processes. Perhaps humanity has not developed in a way that is
ultimately beneficial. The thesis presented in this paper is
that “progress” is a relative term and concept. Bibliography
lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWfool.wps
African and Greek Mythology / The Creation Gods
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An 8 page research paper exploring the different gods identified as being the creator or as the supreme god in African mythology as compared and contrasted to the Greek god Zeus. The genealogy of Zeus is described along with his powers and place in mythology. Each tribe or ethnic region in Africa had their own supreme god, each having a different stature and different degree of power over the universe. Some had powers over similar arenas as Zeus, others were quite different. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Afgrmyth.wps
Anzia Yezierska: The Bread Givers.(1975)
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(6 pp) Anzia Yezierska's novel Bread Givers(1975)
is an extensive observation of relationships in an
immigrant family of early 20th century America.
All the characters fight their own battles to find
in their place between the New Worlds struggles,
and the Old World's history. The clash is
epitomized in the relationship between Sara
Smolinksy and her father. Her mother says, of her
daughter's strong will, 'when she begins to want a
thing, there is no rest, no let-up till she gets
it.' Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BByerska.rtf
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