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Curriculum Materials:World Mythology
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Myths that Explain Practice
Image 1
Egypt
Mummy Case of Lady Teshat
1085-710 B.C.
Image 2
Egypt
Thoth
664-525 B.C. (26th Dynasty)
Image 4
Nigeria (Edo)
Memorial Tusk
Late 18th-early 19th century (Kingdom of Benin)
Image 5
Nigeria (Yoruba)
King's Crown
19th century
Image 6
Mali (Bamana)
Antelope Headdress
20th century
Image 17
United States (Navajo)
Ketoh (Wrist Guard)
About 1930
Image 20
Papua New Guinea (New Ireland)
Malagan Pole
19th century
Image 23
Japan
Nio Guardian Figures
About 1360
Introduction
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Myth by Image
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Myth by Culture
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Mythological Comparisons
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Glossary
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Suggested Readings
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Downloadable Resources
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How to Order
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Your Comments Wanted
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Teaching the Arts Catalog