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Mythology

Without a knowledge of mythology much of the elegant literature of our own language cannot be understood and appreciated.

Thomas Bulfinch


Mythology Disclosure Document.


Four Functions of Mythology

Norse Mythology

About Norse and Celts
Norse Gods PowerPoint
Norse Creation PPT
Yggdrasil PPT
Interesting Fact

Greek Mythology

Creation Myth
Beliefs/Gods/Intro
5 Ages of Man
Hero Cycle 
        1. Birth - Hero is born establishing a pedigree.
        2. Call to Adventure - The hero is called outside (challenge) of by something/one.
        3. Helper/amulet - Hero is given help by someone/thing.
        4. Crossing the Threshold - The adventure starts and usually is painless or very violent.
        5. Tests - Hero under goes violent test to prove abilities.
        6. Helpers - Hero has someone helping him along the way.
        7. Climax/Final Battle - This is critical. this is the beginning of the resolution to the story
        8. Flight -  The hero has a break down and leaves without any wronging. 
        9. Return -  The hero returns and tries to life a simple life.





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