Mythology and folklore

Course description
• Mythology and Folklore

This one-semester course presents a study of the

literary genres of the mythology and folklore of
other countries reflecting various traditions, beliefs,
values, and customs.
• What is mythology?
• Mythology comes the Greek word “mythos” for story-of-the people an
and “logos” for word or spoken or the spoken story of people.
• A story about gods, other supernatural beings, or heroes of a
long past time.
• What about folklore?
• Folklore is collection of fictional tales about people and animals.
Why do we need to study mythology & folklore?
1. provide insight into the beliefs, values and cultural
practices of ancient societies
2. mythology and folklore have had a significant impact on
art, literature, and popular culture. Thus, studying these
stories can deepen our appreciation and understanding
of various forms of art and entertainment.
3. mythology and folklore can provide insight into
universal human experiences and emotions.
• Greek Myth
• The Creation

Chaos Night
light
life
joy
 Gaia-Mother Earth Uranus- Father Heaven

monsters
TITANS
 Cronus Rhea

Hestia Demeter Hera Hades Poseidon Zeus

 • OLYMPIAN GODS & GODDESSES
Zeus - the supreme god of Mt. Olympus
Hera - the queen of the gods & goddesses
- the goddess of marriage
Ares - god of war
Athena - goddess of war & wisdom
Aphrodite -goddess of love & beauty
Apollo - sun god
Artemis - goddess of moon & hunting
Hermes -messenger of the gods
Hestia -goddess of home & family
Hades -god of the underworld
Poseidon -god of the sea
Hephaestus -blacksmith of the gods
Earth gods & goddess
Demeter goddess of harvest
Dionysus god of wine
Pan god of shepherds
• Activity 1 ( Due on Thursday, February 1, 2024)
• Answer the following questions.
• 1. What is the myth about? Is it about a family quarrel? Or about the
beginning of the world? Is it about both? Explain. (8 pts.)
• 2. What was Uranus’ attitude toward his first six children? What was Gaia’s
reaction? (6 pts.)
• 3. Characterize Zeus. (6 pts.)
• 4. What made Prometheus steal the fire? (6 pts.)
• 5. Does the end justify the means- in the case of Prometheus? Explain. (7
pts.)
• 6. Was it advantageous or disadvantageous opened the box? Explain. (7
pts.)