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Select one creation myth from this weeks readings. What truth does the myth tell you
about the culture that created it?
Why do you think so many cultures have a flood myth? Beyond the possibility that it
really occurred, can you think of a reason it would be important to a given civilization to
have such a myth? What role do you think a flood myth serves in a given culture?
What does the image represent from the myth it is based on?
How does the image represent the gods relationship to humankind?
Which myth from this weeks readings appeals to you most? Explain why. What do you
think accounts for its timeless appeal? Which contemporary stories share similar themes
or mythological origins?
What is the purpose and function of a Trickster? Can you think of any modern Tricksters?