HU 300: Mythology Myth and the Foundation of the Humanities.

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HU 300: Mythology Myth and the Foundation of the Humanities

HU 300: Seminar 2 Myth is commonly used as a synonym for “misconception.” In our chapter, it means something else? What does it mean?

Myth Definition A collection of stories about a specific people or being. “A traditional story of unknown authorship, ostensibly with a historical basis, but serving usually to explain some phenomenon of nature, the origin of humanity, or the customs, religious rites, etc., of a people.” (Janaro and Altshuler P. 43). to

Mythology What is your favorite myth? Field Trip! Go to the web, find a picture that represents you favorite myth and then instant message me with the url so that I can post the images! Do you like Zeus? The story of the great flood? A native American Myth? The sky is the limit!

Mythology and Expresions 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?

HU 300: Seminar 2 What does: “Nice guys finish last” mean? Is it true? What does it tell us about a culture that says it?

Phrases are myths too! What are some axioms you want to pass on to your children, family members, or friends?

Stereotypes as mythology What are some of the stereotypes that exist in American culture?

Stereotypes Do you believe stereotypes can be dispelled?

Stereotypes Have you ever held a stereotype that you adjusted after experience that proved the belief to be inaccurate? How did this change?