The Ancient World. An Analysis of Ancient Mythologies (Essay Sample)

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Please read thoroughly..
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1) Answer the following 3 questions using readings below:
- What do the myths show about the idea of order vs. chaos and/or good vs. evil and what does that say/show about each culture?
Water comes up in many myths. What are some of the purposes of water and what does its occurrence show us about the culture's beliefs, views, and/or fears/desires
How do the characterizations of women vary across myths? What do these characterizations show about the role of women in the different cultures?
2) Readings:
http://www.egyptianmyths.net/mythre.htm
http://www.egyptianmyths.net/mythisis.htm
http://www.egyptianmyths.net/mythhatshep.htm
3) Use as many myths and stories as you like, but each answer must compare and contrast material from a minimum of two different lessons (Egypt, Mesopotamia, or Indus Valley).
-Failure to compare and contrast stories from at least two lessons will result in a loss of points
-Failure to sufficiently compare and contrast will result in a loss of points
-Failure to analyze the stories and myths will result in a loss of points
4) Answers must incorporate the literary readings--the actual myths and stories that you read. They cannot simply focus on the cultures, but must analyze what the literary readings say/show about the topics.
-Include appropriate quotations, passages, and examples to support your ideas
-Proofread and edit carefully before submitting