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- 60. Inca Myth as Imperial Mandate Aug 21, 2015
- Comparing the Incas to the Roman Empire; finding parallels; hearing the Incas' Kolla creation story.
- 59. Aztec Myth Meets Hernán Cortés Aug 21, 2015
- Meeting some of the major characters; learning how to follow the stories in all their iterations.
- 58. The Maya and the Popol Vuh Aug 21, 2015
- In South and Central America, learning about the Maya, the Aztecs and the Incas.
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Great Mythologies of the World: Ancient EuropeOdysseus and the Sirens, Jason and the Argonauts, Romulus and Remus, Odin and Thor—the stories of these larger-than-life figures have circulated for thousands of years. These story cycles not only reflect the cultures of their origin, but they have also...
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- The Titans in Greek Mythology. Welcome to the ancient Greek myths: some of the most popular, well-known stories in Western civilization. When did these tales emerge, and what are our earliest sources for them?
- Complex Goddesses: Athena, Aphrodite, Hera. Meet three iconic goddesses whose personalities and stories reflect how the ancient Greeks viewed women.
- Gods and Humanity in Greek Thought. Discover fresh insights into several Greek myths that teach us about the relationship between gods and humans. Is Prometheus a troublemaker (according to Hesiod) or a liberator (according to Aeschylus)?
- Herakles and the Greek Hero. Investigate the mythological roots and legacies of the powerful-but flawed-Greek hero, Herakles. Explore common threads that run through some of his twelve labors, including the slaying of the Hydra and the cleaning of the Augean stables.
Aug 21, 2015 · 1,010 ratings130 reviews. The deep-seated origins and wide-reaching lessons of ancient myths built the foundation for our modern legacies. Explore the mythologies of Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Learn what makes these stories so important, distinctive, and able to withstand the test of time.
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Dec 13, 2022 · By Jason Hamilton. Last updated: December 13, 2022. Mythology always has an important role in society; myths provide explanations for things that cannot be explained and give people hope during difficult times. Even in modern times, we turn to our superheroes and science fiction epics, our own versions of mythology, for comfort.
Feb 7, 2023 · Great Mythologies of the World (2015) mehranshargh. 57 videos 623 views Last updated on Feb 7, 2023. The deep-seated origins and wide-reaching lessons of ancient myths built the...
