Introduction to the Study of Myth

Introduction to the Study of Myth

Have you ever found the narratives which surround us fascinating? Have you ever wanted to further explore the world of mythology? Do you ever wonder what it all means?

Explore a variety of approaches, definitions, and ways of analysing mythology. From those who see myths as all being the same, to those who scrutinise myths to find some underlying cultural structure - from popular culture to the environment - you can traverse the divergent fields of the study of myth.

In this course, we explore mythology from a variety of perspectives: anthropology, history, psychological, and much more.

This course is divided into seven sessions:

(1) What is a myth?
(2) Universalist Approaches
(3) Myths and Dreams
(4) Structuralist Approaches
(5) Space and Place
(6) Myth and Popular Culture
(7) Conclusion: Future of Myth

an overview of the analysis of mythology

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What you will learn

• Main methods used to analyse mythology
• Ability to understand the term "myth" and its connotations and applications
• Understand classical and contemporary debates in the study of mythology

Rating: 4.25

Level: Beginner Level

Duration: 2 hours

Instructor: Vivian Asimos