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HU 300 Seminar. Myth and the Foundation of the Humanities. Myth 2. Myth is commonly used as a synonym for “misconception.” In our chapter, it means something else? What does it mean?. Myth 3. Mythology underlies much of the work created in all disciplines of humanities - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
HU 300 SeminarMyth and the Foundation of the Humanities
Myth Myth 22
Myth is commonly used as a synonym for “misconception.” In our chapter, it means something else? What does it mean?
Myth Myth 33
Mythology underlies much of the work created in all disciplines of humanities
Mythology is the science or study of myths
Myth is a traditional story of unknown authorship that serves usually to explain some phenomenon of nature, the origin of humanity, or the customs, religious rites, etc.
Myth Myth 44
In this unit we will talk about basic myths of heroes, power, difficult journeys, unspoiled garden, explanation and creation, childhood and popular mythology
Archetypes in Archetypes in Mythology Mythology 55
Are models by which people comprehend their experience and cope with task of being human, shared all over the world –collective unconscious
Hero as World Myth
Magic (weapons, words, numbers)
The Journey
The Garden
Myths of Explanation Myths of Explanation 66
Creation
Myths of Childhood Myths of Childhood 77
The importance of Being Attractive and Rich
Popular Mythology Popular Mythology 88
What does: “Nice guys finish last” mean? Is it true?
What does it tell us about a culture that says it?
Proverbs Proverbs 99 Think of 2 family expressions, often-
heard proverbs, advertising slogans, or political slogans.
What are some of these sayings? What do these phrases mean to you?
Ignorance is bliss
Haste makes waste
Sayings Sayings 1010
“What goes around comes around”
“They’ll think of something”
“All you need is love”
“It must be fate”
“Isn’t that just like a man/woman?”
Phrases are myths Phrases are myths too! too! 1111
What are some axioms (truth taken for granted) you want to pass on to your children, family members, or friends?
Stereotypes Stereotypes 1212
Do you believe stereotypes can be dispelled?
Police officers buying donuts and coffee, an example of perceived stereotypical behavior in the US
Stereotypes Stereotypes 1313
Have you ever held a stereotype that you adjusted after experience that proved the belief to be inaccurate? How did this change?