Mehta & The Healing Powers Of The River Sutra In
Indian Culture : A 4 page discussion of the Indian myth of the
River Sutra. The writer examines this story as being similar in
theme to popular American "old wives' tales." The healing
powers of the river can easily be compared with those of
chicken soup-- the capacity to cure is really only mental. The
paper goes on to discuss the plight of individual characters
along the River Sutra but it is ultimately concluded that the
River does not have any healing powers over the seriously ill.
No additional sources cited. Riversut.wps Rig-Veda
X vs. Genesis, Chapt. I : Approximately 4 pages in
length. Compares the Indian creation myth "'Rig-Veda X, cxxix:
'In the Beginning'" with Genesis, Chaper I. Excellent for those
studying mythology, religion, philosophy, Western Civ. etc;
Bibliography contains 2 references. Creation.wps
The Giant Loki in Norse Mythology : 8 pages in
length. An
analytical discussion of Loki -- a giant in Norse Mythology who
became a member of the Aesir family when the chief God Odin
made him his blood brother. Loki is regarded by the writer --
among other things -- as an instigator of conflicts, and a
worthwhile provider. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Excellent
argumentative perspectives provided. Lokigood.wps
African and Greek Mythology / The Creation Gods :
An 8 page research paper exploring the different gods identified
as being the creator or as the supreme god in African mythology
as compared and contrasted to the Greek god Zeus. The
genealogy of Zeus is described along with his powers and
place in mythology. Each tribe or ethnic region in Africa had
their own supreme god, each having a different stature and
different degree of power over the universe. Some had powers
over similar arenas as Zeus, others were quite different.
Bibliography lists 4 sources. Afgrmyth.wps
Similarities and Contrasts Between Classical and Sumerian
Mythology : A 10 page orientation to ancient mythology and a
comparison of Sumarian and Classic Mythology. Bibliography
lists nine sources. Ancimy.wps
Treatment Of Women In Western & Eastern Mythology :
6 pages in length. The treatment of women in Indian mythology
compared with that of Greek and Roman mythology proves to
be not all that different from one another. Women, in general
mythological terms, are primarily in existence to act as man’s
servant, both menially and sexually. To go so far as to say their
treatment is barbaric, particularly in Greek and Roman
mythology, would not be making an extreme statement. Indian
mythology, on the other hand, utilizes the poor treatment of
women in a slightly more domestic manner without the severity
of physical harm so prevalent in Western mythology. The
writer compares the treatment of women as it relates to Eastern
and Western mythology. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Wmnmyth.wps
Native Indian Mythology :
11 pages in length.
A comprehensive overview of themes in Native Indian mythology.
Examined are various mythological objects, the value of
dreams, and more. It is emphasized that different tribes each had
their own brand of myth -- Analyzed in specific detail are the
myths of the Aztecs who, in their stories, formulated an entire
structure for their universe. Their myths and the key characters
featured in them are explicated. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Natindmy.wps
Comic Books / Modern Mythology or Escapism ? :
This 6 page paper examines the comic book genre to determine
if contemporary comic books are representative of modern
mythology or are merely pure escapism. Bibliography included.
Comicb.wps
The Problem of Myths : A 7 page, argumentative
essay in
which the writer attempts to prove that myths have no
worthwhile value in contemporary society. It is asserted that
myths are so factually incorrect that they serve only to distort
history and to confuse contemporary readers. Using examples
from various cultures and periods, emphasis is placed upon the
fact that myths are greatly-exaggerated and can ever be taken at
face value. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Mythhate.wps
Joseph Campbell And The Functions Of Mythology :
A 5 page research paper that examines mythology as
interpreted by historian Joseph Campbell. According to
Campbell, mythology represents ancient intuitive understanding
of certain archetypal or "elementary ideas" that still speak to the
human condition even in modern times. The writer demonstrates
how this fits in with the ideas of Carl Jung and Adolf Bastian.
Bibliography lists 2 sources. Campyth.wps
Jung’s Theory of the Attempt to Find Personal &
Spiritual
Wholeness : This 3 page essay discusses the validity of Jung’s
belief that mental or emotional disturbances are attempts to find
wholeness. The writer notes that such a theory can be applied
beyond the individual and to American society in general.
Bibliography lists 3 sources. Jungtheo.wps
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