Purpose of Myth Review

1) Name 4 fundamental questions that myths address.

• Whats's the nature of the universe?  
• How do I relate to that universe? 
• How much control do I have over my own life? 
• What must I do in order to survive?

2) Name 4 themes in world mythology.

• God
• God of Earth
• God cycle of life
• Flood

3) What is the beginning of the universe for most major cultures?

• A chaotic, formless mass that a god or pair of gods separate.

4)What do hero myths and epics teach members of society?

• Teaches its members the appropriate attitudes, behavior, and values of that culture.

5) Why do ordinary people identify with heroes?

• They share the same imperfections.

6) What is the foundation of the Matriarchal Society?

• Great Goddess, Mother Goddess and the population.

7) What is Sigmund Freud's view of myths?

• The expression of an individuals fears, unconscious wishes and drives.

8) Myths demonstrate that people possess...

• The intellectual capacity to understand the world they live in.