Introduction to Comparative Mythology

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Welcome to the Introduction to Comparative Mythology Learning Center, part of the School of Comparative Mythology.

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Summary [edit]

Participants in the "Introduction to Comparative Mythology" Learning Center create and participate in course for a brief introduction to the field of comparative mythology. Various learning projects will be made and used to help others understand comparative mythology.

Prerequisites [edit]

  • This is an introductory comparative mythology course. Introduction to mythology is recommended, but no prerequisites are required.

Goals [edit]

The goals of this course are as follows:

  1. Be able to clearly define comparative mythology.
  2. Learn about the different approaches to comparative mythology.
  3. Learn about some of the standard parallels between the myths of different cultures.
  4. Learn about some of the widespread recurring themes and plot elements of myths.

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