Reference no: EM133301496
Assignment:
Option 1 - Comparative Mythology
Please do the following based on the Required Learning Materials
- Comparative Mythology Methods
- Comparative Mythology in Practice
1. Briefly describe each of the three methods of comparative mythology:
- diffusion
- the archetypes
- the Laurasian novel
2. Mention at least one advantage and disadvantage of each method,
3. Decide which method do you think is best for discussing flood myths and explain why.
4. Choose two of the flood myths from the Required Learning Materials and show how the method you chose can be used to compare and contrast the two myths.
Option 2 - Laurasian Novel
FIRST - briefly summarize what Witzel claims the Laurasian novel is. Please see more on how to summarize here.
SECONDLY - choose two myths from the Leeming book and use either diffusion, the archetypes, or this idea of the Laurasian novel (or another method, but you must describe it) to compare and contrast the myths and explain their similarities and differences. Please do additional research if needed, and there may be resources in the Supplemental Learning Materials that can help as well.