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Mythology 101
Creation Myth
Gods & Pantheons
Godly Domains
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What is the definition of mythology  

Mythology is a body of beliefs, fables, or legends belonging to a people, usually involving spiritual tales that reflect the philosophy of the culture.

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List two stories we find in creation myths?
The creation of the universe, the sun, moon, earth and ocean, animal and nature, the first gods and humans
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How many pantheons have we learned in class? List them all
Six. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Norse, Hawaiian, Japanese 
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Name a god of fire

Hephaestus, Vulcan, Pele

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What are the definition of significance? 

The myth’s subject matter focuses on something important, something about how the world works or how the world itself or how things came to be. 

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What are three patterns we see in creation myths?  

Order and Chaos, Divine Creation, The Separation of Cosmic Elements, The Creation of Humans from Natural Elements, & Cycles of Destruction and Rebirth

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List four types of myth that the gods are a part of? 

Divine, Creation, Chthonic, Aetiological/ Etiological, Hero, Founding, Trickers

100

Name two gods of war from different pantheons

Odin, Horus, Sekhmet, Ku, Hachiman, Ares, Mars


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What are the three ways we can measure a myth's staying power? 

Time and History, Culture & Modern Connection

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What are three different examples of creation myths? 

Ex Nihilo (From Nothing), World Parent, Earth Diver, Emergence, Cosmic Egg

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What are three themes we find in myths about Gods? 

Cosmogonies, Divine Rulers, Interaction with Mortals, Psychopomps & Death

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Name three gods of love & beauty from different pantheons

Aphrodite, Venus, Freyja, Laka, Hathor

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List 5 ways we can measure a myth's significance

Understanding & Explanation 

Cultural Identity & Belonging 

Morality & Values 

Psychological Insight 

Orientations & Purpose 

Inspiration & Healing





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What are the three reasons why we need creations myths and why? 

  1. Etiological: Explains the origins of natural phenomena, rituals, and sacred places.

  2. Provides Meaning: Offers a sense of belonging and purpose, defining humanity's role in the universe.

  3. Validates Culture: Underpins a society's beliefs, social structures, and moral code

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What does a domain include? List all 4.

Sphere of Influence, Physical Space, Polytheistic Structure, Nature vs. Function

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Name four gods related to bodies of water from different pantheons

Tsukuyomi, Susanoo, Ryujin, Kamohoali'i, Namaka, Kanaloa, Lono, Sobek, Hapy, Nun, Njord, Poseidon, Neptune 

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List 6 different types of myths

Aetological/Etiological, Chthonic, Creation, Divine, Founding, Hero, Historical, Morality, Psychological, Trickster

250
Tell me three creation myths that center around a brother and sister 

Egyptian, Guam, Japanese 

250

What is the definition of a pantheon & what is the definition of a god's domain? 

A pantheon is all the gods and goddesses of a particular religion or mythology, representing the divine hierarchy and the cultural values of that society. 

A god's domain is the specific area of influence, expertise, or physical territory over which a deity rules or governs.


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Name five gods of fertility and agriculture from different pantheons

Hachiman, Amaterasu, Inari, Kamapu'a, Haumea, Hina, Lono, Bastet, Geb, Hapy, Hathor, Osiris, Sobek, Demeter, Ceres, Freyr, Freya