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Curriculum Materials: World Mythology
Introduction ~ Myth by Image ~ Myth by Culture ~ Mythological Comparisons ~ Glossary ~ Suggested Readings ~ Downloadable Resources ~ How to Order ~ Your Comments Wanted

Categories for Comparisons

These categories for comparisons are designed to provide you with a variey of ways to group the artwork in this collection of images for discussions or lessons. Methods of comparison can be found in the general thematic questions in the letter to the educator at the beginning of this text, and in discussion questions following each essay.

Creation Myths
Myths That Explain a Practice
Myths about Gods
Hero Myths
Myths with Animal or Beast Characters

Introduction ~ Myth by Image ~ Myth by Culture ~ Mythological Comparisons ~ Glossary ~ Suggested Readings ~ Downloadable Resources ~ How to Order ~ Your Comments Wanted


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