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Explain what myth and ritual are and are not and compare myths to other “stories” such as legends and folktales.

The course is a Ancient Religions “myth and rituals” class

Below is the link to the discussion rubric.

https://myclassroom.apus.edu/content/enforced/65436488598/Migrated%20Files/UD%20Discussion%20Rubric.pdf

Instructions
Course Objectives:

CO1: Explain what myth and ritual are and are not and compare myths to other “stories” such as legends and folktales.
CO2: Discuss the purpose of mythology and rituals, both in contemporary society and in ancient times.
CO3: Discuss universal characteristics or themes common to all myths.

Description:

For this paper, choose a myth we have explored in this course thus far and in your own words, write a 3-5 page (1000–1500 words) analysis of that myth (not including the title page or reference page).

In your analysis, address the following questions:

1. What is the greater meaning of this myth?
2. What do the various symbols within the myth represent?
3. Who are the characters and what do they represent?
4. What are the basic human issues addressed within the myth?
5. What does this myth tell you about its culture and its corresponding values?