1. Find your desk. Start getting to know the person sitting next to you.

2. Things you should know: You MUST be here EVERYDAY!!! Tardies Absent (be sure you are missing class for a good reason). Double digit absences…. Absent the day of a summative… DEADLINES

3. Things you should know: Bags on floor No candy, slushies, or food. Bottles only. Obviously awake and paying attention Desk is not paper Read things! No throwing Any seating concerns?

4. Introductions: Me You: name plus favorite myth or fairy tale (take out some paper to take notes)

5. Myths: Write down: What is a myth? What myths do you know?

6. Mythology: our definition (4 th ) Story passed through generations Story which may or may not be true Story told like it’s true. People believe story even though they know it’s a story. Big Foot Slender Man Hercules Lochness Monster Abominable Snowman Santa Claus Tooth Fairy, etc. Medusa Cupid and Psyche

7. Mythology: our definition (5 th ) A story made to explain something or answer a question A story/legend that has not been proved true. Something people believe to be true but it isn’t proved. Santa Claus Lochness Monster Greek Gods Bermuda Triangle Mermaids Pandora’s Box Dragons Monsters (Goblins, Vampires, Werewolves, Dwarves, Elves, etc.) Aliens (Gremlins, Trolls, etc.)

8. Mythology: our definition (6 th ) Story made up with a moral or a point behind it. Story that has been told but has not been proven true. An event that is said to have occurred but many think is impossible. Lochness Monster Big Foot Supernatural Beings (werewolves, vampires, etc.) Abominable Snowman Yeti Paul Bunyan Oedipus Santa Claus

9. Myths: why? Write down: Every different culture, ancient and new, has mythology. Why? What role does mythology play in a culture? What does a myth DO for a culture?

10. Mythology: our reasons (4 th ) Explains unknown facts. Brings people together. Scare Tactic for kids. Entertain; kill time

11. Mythology: our reasons (5 th ) It creates different beliefs. Helps understand things we don’t know; teaches lessons Gives reasons to something that can not be explained Explains ways of thinking or points of view Helps find answers to questions by answering WHY or HOW. Passed down from generations to understand things as time progresses Gives us reasons to research things

12. Mythology: our reasons (6 th ) Entertainment Learn things about the way of the world. Teach morals. Keep culture going/alive. To explain things they can’t otherwise explain.

13. Mythology: 4 functions Man vs. the Gods: The Metaphysical function Explains: humans’ relationship to the gods, or to anything supernatural Covers: Gods and goddesses Ghosts, spirits Magic Anything “unknown” or “otherworldly”

14. Mythology: 4 functions Man vs. Nature: The Cosmological function Explains: humans’ relationship to the physical universe, or to anything we can see, touch, taste, smell. Covers: Animals Plants Nature Objects like desks or mountains Weather Time

15. Mythology: 4 functions Man vs. Man: The Sociological function Explains: humans’ relationship to other people and society, or how individual people should act in groups or relationships Covers: Social norms/ the “right” way to behave Traditions Values of society How to solve problems with others The importance of the individual vs. society

16. Mythology: 4 functions Man vs. Himself: The Psychological function Explains: humans’ relationship to themselves, or how individual people should grow and change to become better people. Covers: How people are supposed to overcome problems in their lives How to “grow up” How to become a good person, how to be a better person

17. 4 functions: Quiz your partner: Name all 4 functions Name what each function does Name what is covered under each function On Tuesday of this week, quiz: Name: Hour: Fancy Name of FunctionWhat does the fancy name mean? What does it cover? List as many things as you can. Use the back if you run out of space.

18. Write a myth: Write a myth explaining gravity: Should be a story (once upon a time…) Should be something a small child would understand Should NOT be “correct” or scientific. Pretend you know nothing about how gravity actually works. You will need 4 highlighters tomorrow!

19. You MUST be here EVERYDAY!!! Absent (be sure you are missing class for a good reason).