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Interpret the assigned myth. Interpretation of a myth requires examination of the myth from various levels and perspectives. In addition to seeing the myth’s themes through the analogy of the myth onion, you must also do a close reading of the myth followed by a close (symbol by symbol) interpretation of it. Then you must connect the meanings you have derived to a larger question and to its significance in its culture of origin. Here is a process you can follow in order to do an effective interpretation: Understand what is the larger purpose of the myth. For example, is the myth about a sociological function; is the myth paradigmatic for behaviors; is the myth about the relationship between man and divine? NOTE: Most myths address all of these levels, but most myths will also have one function or purpose that over-arches. Once you have understood the larger purpose, examine its various elements from that perspective. For example, examine what symbols it uses and why. What paradigmatic behaviors do its characters portray and why? Etc. NOTE: You must necessarily see these elements in relation to each myth’s respective culture and explore how and why the elements of the myth are significant to that society and to the people of that society. Suggestion: In the Norse myth of creation, consider the opposites that are juxtaposed and examine why this is so. (For example. fire and ice, light and darkness, evil and good, creation and void, etc.). Perhaps the function of this myth is to portray man’s relationship with the divine elements of nature and its polarities. approximately 500-700 words
supported with good examples from the myths
supported with critical analysis of symbols represented in the myths supported with critical thought about what the elements of the myth tell us about the culture cited accurately according to MLA using only the reading Reading Posted Below to Use
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