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Submission on Feasibility of Starting New Courses as per the Provision of
Maharashtra Public University Act 2016
Ac - 23/7/2020, Resolution No. 4.33
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN COMPARATIVE MYTHOLOGY
1. Necessity of Starting this course:
The Certificate Course in Comparative Mythology aims to introduce the
comparative study of mythology as a discipline. Every country is a repository
of many cultures and myths. Epics, Fables, Parables, Folk Tales, Legends,
Quest Narratives, Folk Tales, and Fantasies in the genre of poetry or prose or
drama abound with mythological references. In the 21st century, we encounter
modern myths through media and graphic narratives. Frequently, our daily
experiences remind us of the myths that, perhaps, we have heard from our
grandparents or parents. Inevitably, these memories trigger comparisons
between our lived experiences and the myth s that are embedded within us. This
Certificate course focuses on the similarities and differences in the
mythological believe in India and other countries. It can inculcate the
knowledge of mythologies and different cultures among students. The said
course can be helpful for First Year students of Arts Commerce and Science for
broaden their perspectives about cultural and mythological studies as they are
away from it in regular Syllabus framework. They can understand from the
course the concept of mythology and comparative mythology at a primary
level. It develops a keen sense of appreciation for mythological stories and
tales across cultures among the studen ts. It can develop the comparative skills
and the analytical power among students for understanding the different
cultures and myths of various countries.
2. Whether UGC has recommended to start the said Courses?
UGC has given guidelines for introduction of c areer oriented courses
( https://www.ugc.ac.in/oldpdf/xiplanpdf/revisedcareerorientedcourses.pdf ).
Universities are allowed to run the diploma / certificate courses and with due
approval of its governing councils/ stat utory council wherever required
(Ref: https://www.ugc.ac.in/faq.aspx ). However, u/s 5(16) under Maharashtra
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Public Universities Act, 2016 (Mah. Act No. VI of 2017), Universities are
empowered to start to prescribe the courses of instruction and studies in choice
based credit system for the various examinations leading to specific degrees,
diplomas or certificates in a stand -alone format or joint format with other State
or national or global universities.
3. Whether all the courses have commenced from academic year 2019 -20?
The above certificate course recommended by the BoS in English, and further
approved by the statutory bodies is to be introduced from the Academic Year
2020 -2021 .
4. The courses started by the University are self -financed, whether adequate
number of eligible permanent Faculties are available?
The certificate course is purely self -financed. The department/affiliated
colleges interested in its affiliation need to comply with the norms laid down as
above.
5. To give details regarding duration of the course and is it possible to
compress the course ?
The duration of the course is maximum 6 month {6 Months (July -December /
January -June) } with total 30 contact hours consist of maximum 2 Credits on
completion of total 30 hours.
6. The intake capacity of each course and no. of admissions given in the
current academic year (2019 -20)
The intake capacity is set to maximum 40 students per batch.
7. Opportunities of employability/employment available a fter undertaking
these courses:
It can be beneficial for Students to do research and PhD in the field of
myth ology.
Students can write script or story on the basis of ancient myths and legends
for religious serials or film also.
Students can write mythological stories from modern point of view which
can be published in magazines, periodicals and comic books.
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Students and Professors of this course have opportunities to be partner with
television channels to provide factual data for their mythological shows.
In film and Corporate industries there are several opportunities for students
after completion of this course .
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University of Mumbai
Certificate Course in Comparative Mythology
Syllabus (with effect from the academic year 2020 -21)
(Choice Based Credit System)
Board of Studies in English
Dr. Sudhir Nikam (Chairperson)
Dr. Rajesh Karankal (Member) Dr. Santosh Rathod (Member)
Dr. Bhagyashree Varma (Member) Dr. Deepa Mishra (Member)
Dr. B. N. Gaikwad (Member) Dr. Dattaguru Joshi (Member)
Dr. Satyawan Hanegave (Member) Dr. Deepa Murdeshwar -Katre (Member)
Syllabus Sub -Committee
Dr.Sudhir Nikam (Convener) : Department of English, B N N College, Bhiwandi
Dr. Rashmi Lee George (Member) : Department of Englis h, St Xavier’s College, Mumbai
Dr.Savitha Sukumar (Member) : Department of English, G M Momin College, Bhiwandi
Dr.Pravin Gaikwad (Member) : Department of English, J S M College, Alibaug
Dr. Santosh Akhade (Member) : Department of English , Arts & Commerce College,
Phondaghat
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Board of Studies in English
Syllabus
1 Title of the Course Certificate Course in Comparative Mythology
2 Eligibility for Admission Candidate who passed 10+2 examination in Arts /
Science / Commerce or equivalent examination
3 Intake Capacity 40 Students per batch
4 Passing Marks The candidate must obtain 40 % of the total marks
in external and internal examination to pass the
course
5 Selection First Come First Served Basis
6 Credits 02 Credits
7 Duration of the Course 6 Months (July -December / January -June)
8 Number of Lectures 30 Hours
9 Fee Structure Rs. 2000/ - (The fee covers tuition fees
remuneration of teacher, infrastructural expenses,
books, stationary, examination fee etc.)
10 Teaching Faculty
Qualification As per UGC Guidelines
11 Remuneration of T eacher As per University / Government Guidelines
12 Centre Any College/Department/Institution under the
purview of the University of Mumbai
13 Level P.G. / U.G. / Diploma / Certificate
(Strike out which is not applicable)
14 Pattern Yearly / Semester
(Strike out which is not applicable)
15 Status To be implemented from the
Academic Year 2020 -2021
Date:
Signature:
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Certificate Course in Comparative Mythology
Preamble :
The Certificate Course i n Comparative Mythology aims to introduce the comparative study of
mytho logy as a discipline . Every country is a repository of many cultures and myths. Epics,
Fables, Parables, Folk Tales, Legends, Quest Narratives, Folk Tales, and Fantasies in the genre
of poetry or prose or drama abound with mythological references. In the 21st century, we
enco unter modern myths through media and graphic narratives. Frequently, our daily
experiences remind us of the myths that, perhaps, we have heard from our grandparents or
parents. Inevitably, these memories trigger comparisons between our lived experiences an d the
myths that are embedded within us. Since comparisons are drawn involuntarily, it is desirable
to engage in a comparative study of mythology in an academic space. This study will be
worthwhile in embarking on a comprehensive understanding of myths fro m different cultures.
Necessity of the C ourse:
The Certificate Course in Comparative Mythology aims to introduce the comparative
study of mythology as a discipline. Every country is a repository of many cultures and
myths. Epics, Fables, Parables, Folk Tales, Legends, Quest Narratives, Folk Tales, and
Fantasies in the genre of poetry or prose or drama abound with mythological references.
In the 21st century, we encounter modern myths through media and graphic narratives.
Frequently, our daily experiences remind us of the myths that, perhaps, we have heard
from our grandparents or parents. Inevitably, these memories trigger comparisons
between our lived experiences and the myths that are embedded within us. This
Certificate course focuses on the similariti es and differences in the mythological believe
in India and other countries. It can inculcate the knowledge of mythologies and different
cultures among students. The said course can be helpful for First Year students of Arts
Commerce and Science for broade n their perspectives about cultural and mythological
studies as they are away from it in regular Syllabus framework. They can understand
from the course the concept of mythology and comparative mythology at a primary
level. It develops a keen sense of appr eciation for mythological stories and tales across
cultures among the students. It can develop the comparative skills and the analytical
power among students for understanding the different cultures and myths of various
countries.
Objectives:
i. To introduce the concept of comparative mythology.
ii. To acquaint students with mythology and mythological concepts of various cultures.
iii. To enable students to understand the operation and application of mythological
concepts in ancient texts and modern mythologi cal literature.
iv. To develop a deep understanding of mythology and mythological stories that are
embedded in our everyday experiences.
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Learning Outcome s: At the end of the course the student will be able
i. to understand the concept of mythology and compar ative mythology at a primary level.
ii. to develop a keen sense of appreciation for mythological stories and tales across
cultures.
iii. to analyze the conceptual aspects of mythology in the past and the present.
iv. to underst and how mythology has shaped human kind thr ough generations.
Unit I Conceptual overview (08 lectures)
a) Introduction to concepts:
Myth, Mythology, Mythopoeia , Comparative Mythology with reference to any or all of
the following texts: Epic of Gilgamesh, Bewoulf, The Iliad, The Odyssey, Paradise Lost,
The Mahabharata, The Ramayana (or any other select Indian or/and Greek, or/and
African, or/and Indigenous, or/and Slavic and/or Celtic mythologies ).
b) Motifs in Mythology:
i) Abduction ii) Nature iii) Fate iv) Beauty v) War
vi)Sacrifice vii) Love viii) Journey ix) Quest x) Good versus Evil
Note : Concepts and Motifs should be explained with examples from various mythologies. The
entire text need not be analyzed. Some relevant inputs inorder to highlight the concepts and
motifs s hould be adequate.
Recommended Reading for Unit I
Alexander, Hartley Burr. Native American M ythology . Dover Publications, 2005.
Callen, King Katherine. Ancient Epic (Blackwell Introductions to the Classical World). Wiley -
Blackwell, 2009.
Campbell, Joseph. Historical Atlas of World Mythology . Vol. 2 Volumes. Harper & Row, 1983 -
1989.
Campbell, Joseph. The Mythic Image . Princeton University Press, 1975.
Campbell, Joseph, Bill Moyers. The Power of Myth . Ed. Betty Sue Flowers. Anchor Books,
1988.
Coupe, Laurence. Myth (The New Critical Idiom). Routledge, 2008.
Leeming, David. A Dictionary of Asian Mythology . Oxford Univeristy Press, 2001.
Doty, G. William. Mythography: The Study of Myths and Rituals. University of Alabama Press,
2000.
Leeming, D avid Adams. The World of Myth: An Anthology. Oxford University Press, 1991.
Leeming, David. From Olympus to Camelot: The World of European Mythology. Oxford
University Press, 2003
Leeming,David. Myth: A Biography of Belief . Oxford University Press, 2001.
Leeming, David. The Oxford Companion to World Mythology . Oxford University Press, 2005.
Max Mueller, Frederik. Comparative Mythology . Arno Press, 1977.
Middleon, John (ed). Readings in Mythology and Symbolism . University of Texas Press,
1980.
Ramen, Fred. Indian Mythology . The Rosen Publishing Groupo, 2007.
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Schrempp, Gregory & Hansen, William. Myth - A New Symposium. Indiana University Press,
2002.
Seagal, A Robert. Myth: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press, 2004.
Smith, Ron. Mythologies of t he World: A Guide to Sources. National Council of Teachers,
1990.
Stookey, Lorena Laura. Thematic Guide to World Mythology . Greenwood Press, 2004.
Unit II Understanding Archetypes: (06 lectures)
a) Flood Myth
b) Creation Myth
c) Apocalypse or End of the World Myth,
d) Mother -myths
e) Trickster myths
Note : Different cultures have stories related to the myths mentioned in Unit II. Therefore, these
myths could be explored through cultural texts from any part of the world.
Recommended Reading for Unit II :
Ann, M. Goddesses in World Mythology. Oxford University Press, 1995.
Bloom, Harold & Blake, Hobby. The Trickster . Infobase Publishing, 2010.
Bolton, Lesley. The Everything Classical Mythology Book: Greek and Roman Gods,
Goddesses, Hero es, and Monsters from Areus to Zeus (Everything Series). Adams Media,
2002.
Brunel, Pierre. Companion to Literary Myths, Heroes and Archetypes. Routledge, 2017.
Jung, Carl Gustav,Hull, R.F.C. "Four Archetypes: Mother, Rebirth, Spirit." Routledge
Classics, 2005.
Lane, Richard J & Wurts, Jay. In Search of the Woman Warrior: Four Mythical Archetypes for
Modern Women. Element Books, 1998.
Leeming, David. Creation Myths of the World: An Encyclopedia. ABC -CLIO,LLC, 2010.
Middleon, John (ed). Readings in Mythology and Symbolism . University of Texas Press, 1980.
Radin, Paul. The Trickster: A Study in American Indian Mythology. Schocken, 1988.
Unit III – Protagonists and Antagonists in Mythology (08 Lectures)
a) Greek characters - Hercules, Icarus, Sisyphus, Orpheus and Prometheus , Oracle of
Delphi, Medea, Helen of Troy, Diana, Circe, Sappho
b) Six couples from the Roman Pantheon (and their corresponding Greek equivalents in
brackets) :Jupiter (Zeus) -Juno (Hera) ,Neptune (Poseidon) -Minerva (Athena) ,Mars(Ares)
Venus (Aphrodite) ,Apollo (Apollo) -Diana (Artemis) , Vulcan (Hephaestus )Vesta (Hestia)
and Mercury (Hermes) -Ceres (Demeter) .
c) Indian characters - Rama, Ravana, Sita, Soorpanaka, Krishna, Eklavya, Karna,
Drapaudi, Kunti, Shikandi
d) Celtic and Nordic Mythological characters - King Arthur, Cuchulain, Oisin, Odin, Thor
and Loki , Queen Medb (Meaev), Dierdre
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Note : The list above is not exhaustive. A comparative analysis comprising the study of Gods,
Goddesses, Heroes, Heroines, and Monsters from Mythologies across cultures may be
encouraged. The objective is not only to study the character, but also to engage in re -reading
the characters from a diff erent perspective.
Recommended Reading for Unit III :
Coleman, J.A. The Dictionary of Mythology: An A -Z of Themes, Legends and Heroes. Capella,
2007.
David, Leeming. A Dictionary of Asian Mythology. Oxford Univeristy Press, 2001.
Ford, Michael. Heroes, Gods and Monsters in Ancient Greek Mythology . Book House, 2009.
Frobenius, Leo & Fox, C.Douglas. African Genesis: Folk Tales and Myths of Africa. Stackpole
Sons, 1937.
Gilmore, David D. "Monsters": Evil Beings, Mythical Beasts, and All Manner of Imaginary
Terros. University of Pennsylvania Press, 2009.
Karlsdóttir, Alice. Norse goddess magic: trancework, mythology, and ritual . Destiny
Books.2015
Laine, L Oliver. Norse Mythology: The Heroes, Gods, Sagas, Beliefs and Rituals of Nordic
Mythology. Create Space Independent Publishing Platform, 2017.
Lane, Richard J & Wurts, Jay. In Search of the Woman Warrior: Four Mythical Archetypes for
Modern Women. Element Books, 1998.
Larrington, Carolyne (ed). The Feminist Companion to Mythology . Pandora Press, 1992.
Laser, Tammy. Gods and Goddesses of Ancient India . Rosen Publishing, 2015.
Leeming, David. Jealous Gods and Chosen People: The Mythology of the Middle East . Oxford
University Press, 2004.
Leeming, David,Fee, Christopher. The Goddess: Myths of the Great Mother . Reaktion Books,
2016.
Mackillop, James. Dictionary of Celtic Mythology . Oxford University Press, 1998.
Mackillop, James. Myths and Legends of the Celts. Penguin, 2006.
Taft, Michael. Greek Gods & Goddesses (Gods & Goddesses of Mythology). Rosen
Education Service, 2014.
Wilkinson, Philip & Neil Phili. Mythology: World Myths, Gods, Heroes, Creatures, Mythical
Places (Eyewitness Companion Guides). D K Adult, 2007.
Woodard, Roger D. The Cambridge Companion to Greek Mythology. Cambridge Univers ity
Press, 2008.
Unit IV Comparative Modern Mythology (08 lectures)
a) Indian Comic Series: Amar Chitra Katha, Vikram aur Betaal based on Betaal Pachisi , b)
Superheroes and heroines in comic books: Superman, Spiderman, Batman , Marvel Heroes c)
Representation of Vampires in fiction and film
d) Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter Series, Chronicles of Narnia, Ragnarok , Avenger series,
Star Wars
Note: Students may be encouraged to examine the modern mythical heroes and heroines from
popular culture. I t will be worthwhile to engage in the re -telling of ancient classics.
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Recommended Reading for Unit IV :
Beaty, Bart H & Weiner Stephen. Critical Survey of Graphic Novels Heroes and
Superheroes . Salem Press, 2012.
Beresford, Matthew. From Demons to Dracula: The Creation of the Modern Vampire Myth.
Reaktion Books, 2008.
Colbert, David. The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter: A Treasury of Myths, Legends, and
Fascinating Facts. Berkeley Publishing, 2008.
Joshi, S.T & Browning, John Edgar. Encyclopedia of the Vampire: The Living Dead in Myth,
Legend, and Popular Culture. Greenwood, 2010.
Kapell, Matthew Wilhelm. "Star Trek as Myth": Essays on Symbol and Archetype at the
Final Frontier. ” McFarland & Company Inc.,Publishers, 2010.
Kovacs, George & C.W. Marshall. Classics and Comics . Oxford University Press, 2011.
Evaluation Pattern
A) Internal Assessment 40 Marks
Sr. No Particulars Marks
1 One assignment based on curriculum suggested by
teacher 20
2 Presentation by the student on the topic for Internal
Assessment 10
3 Viva 10
B) Semester End Examination 60 Marks
Questi on 1: Short Notes from Unit I (3 out of 6) 15 Marks
Question 2: Essay question on Unit II (1 out of 2) 15 Marks
Question 3: Essay question on Unit III (1 out of 2) 15 Marks
Question 4: Essay question on Unit IV (1 out of 2) 15 Marks
Assignment : Assignments for Internal Assessment should be communicated to the student
within 15 days of the commencement of the course. This will enable students to discuss the
topics with the faculty and make an informed choice concerning the project and presentation
related to the assignment.
Sample topics for Assignment:
1) Explore the scientific basis associated with various mythologies.
2) Attempt a thematic analysis of any one or two mythologies prescribed in the syllabus
3) Make a PowerPoint presentation on any one God or /and Goddess of Greek mythology. Your
presentatio n must contain the history and myth surrou nding the god or goddess and their
influence on contemporary society .
4) Examine the use of symbolism in select mythologies from across the world
5) To what extent are elements of nature important in the study of Mythology?
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6) Compare and contrast select Gods and Goddesses from different parts of the world.
7) Make a Power Point presentation on the significance of mythological stories associated with
pilgrim or holy destinations.
8) To what extent do Greek (and/or any other) Art forms enable in creating an ambience of a
holy place in certain pilgrim sites?
9) Explain the mythological importance of various festivals and observance of holy days.
10) Attempt a book review of any one epic not discussed during the course.
11) Examine f ilms depicting mythological stories in mainstream cinema and /or in parallel
cinema.
12) How effective is Mass Media in sprea ding mythology across the world? Give examples.
13) Discuss the f eminist perspective of select epics.
14) Show how f olk art used in disseminating information on mythological stories .
15) Discuss the uniqueness of Tribal /Indigenous mythological stories .
16) Show how m ythological stories reveal the signi ficance of Nature, seasons and seasonal
changes, fertility, famine and natural disasters.
17) Explain how mythologies are connected to disease, epidemic, hunger and poverty.
18) Examine the role of animals, birds, reptiles and marine animals in mythological stories
19) To what extent do f estivals in any given culture give an insight into mythologies?
20) Caste and/or class and /or gender perspectives on Mythology
21) Food and attributes of food with reference to Mythology specific to region or world.
22) Mythology in everyday life .
23) To what extent have comic book heroes/heroines become mythical heroes/heroines?
24) How far has popular culture enabled in the construction of mythical figures?
25) Read any two or three essa ys from Roland Barthes’ Mythologies . Explain why he brings
those essays under the title of Mythologies .
26) Compare and contrast the role of the villains from any two or three mythologies in order to
represent their distinctiveness.
27) Examine the distinctiveness of any two or three female protagonists from different cultures.
Explain how their presence adds to the value of the mythological text.
28) To what extent are the mythical heroes and villains mirror or distorted -mirror image s of
each other?
29) Examine any two or three mythological stories/characters and trace the obstacles they face
in their path to success or self -discovery?
30) To what extent are beasts and monsters an expression of the ugliness that lies within each
one o f us?
31) How far are infants and children (less than 18 years of age) important in the development
of the mythological tales?
32) Make a power -point presentation on any one of the following:
a) A critical evaluation of the mother -myth in two or three myth ological stories
b) The lessons that emerge from three or four varied creation -myths
33) Explore any four or five points of comparison between the wars described in two or three
mythological stories.
35) Examine the portrayal of romantic love and its conse quence in any two or three
mythologies.
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36) Do you think the protagonists (male and/or female) are perfect in their behavior? Explain
your standpoint with examples from any two or three mythologies.
37) Make a PowerPoint presentation with the use of maps (either real or imaginary) on the
journeys/quests undertaken by the characters in the mythologies.
38) Discuss the role of the characters whom the protagonists encounter on the way to their
goals or destinations.
39) How effective is the representation of disabilities in mythological characters?
40) To what extent is the portrayal of the third gender effective in mythological stories?
Additional References
Barthes, Roland & Lavers, Annette. Mythologies. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1972.
Bell, Robert E. Women of Classical Mythology: A Biographical Dictionary. ABC -CLIO,
1991.
Berresford Ellis, Peter. The Mammoth Book of Celtic Myths and Legends. Constable &
Robinson, 2011.
Brodbeck, Simon & Black, Brian. Gender and Narrative in the Mahabharata . Routledge,
2007.
Campbell, Joseph & Fairchild Johnson E. Myths to Live By . Penguin (Non -Classics) , 1993.
Campbell, Joseph. Mythos:The Shaping of our Mythic Tradition. Element Books, 2000.
Campbell, Joseph . The Masks of God,: Primitive Mythology. Vol. I. Martin Secker &
Warburg, 1960.
Campbell, Joseph . The Masks of God: Creative Mythology . Reissue edition. Vol. IV.
Penguin, 1991.
Campbell, Joseph . The Masks of God: The Occidental Mythology . Reissue edition. Vol. III.
Penguin, 1991.
Campbell, Joseph . The Masks of God:Oriental Mythology . Vol. II. Viking Press, 1962.
Cotterell, Arthur & Rachel Storm. The Ultimate Encyclopedia to World Mythology : An A-Z
Guide to the Myths and Legends of the Ancient World. Southwater, 2012.
Dixon -Kennedy, Mike. Encyclopedia of Greco -Roman mythology . ABC -CLIO, 1998.
Donleavy, Pamela Donleavy & Shearer, Ann. From Ancient Myth to Modern Healing:
Themis: Goddess of Heart -Soul, Justice and Reconciliation. Routledge, 2008.
Frye, Northrop. Anatomy of Criticism . Princeton University Press, 1957.
Evslin, Bernard. Gods, Demigods and Demons: An Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology . Open
Road Young Readers , 2012.
Fimi, Dimitra. Celtic Myth in Contemporary Children’s Fantasy: Idealization, Identity,
Ideology. Critical Approaches to Children's Literature. Palgrave Macmillan UK, 2017.
Higham, N.j. King Arthur - Myth Making and History . Routledge, 2002.
Hynson,Colin. Understanding Indian Myths . Crabtree Publishing. 2014
Jeff Limke& Randall, Ron. Thor And Loki: In the Land of Giants : a Norse Myth. Graphic
Universe, 2006.
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March 1983.
Louden, Bruce. The Iliad: Structure, Myth, and Meaning. The Johns Hopkins University
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Lyons, Deborah J. Gender and Immortality. Heroines in Ancient Greek Myth and Cult.
Princeton University Press, 1996.
McGrath, Kevin. The Sanskrit Hero: Karna in Epic Mahābhārata. Brill Academic
Publishers, 2004.
Morales, Helen. Classical Mythol ogy: A Very Short Introduction . Oxford University Press ,
2007.
Pattanaik, Devdutt. The Goddess in India: The Five Faces of the Eternal Feminine . Inner
Traditions, 2000.
Pinch, Geraldine. Egyptian Myth: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions).
Oxford University Press, 2004.
Porterfield, Jason. Scandinavian Mythology . Rosen Central , 2007.
Price, Bill. Celtic Myths. Pocket Essentials, 2008.
Littleton, C. Scott. The New Comparative Mythology: An Anthropological Assessment of the
Theories of Georges Dumézil . University of California Press. 1973
Shippey, A.Tom. The Road to Middle -Earth : How J.R.R. Tolkien Created a New Mythology .
Grafton, 1992.
Strauss, Claude -Levi. Myth and Meaning. Routledge, 2001.
Trobe, Kala. Invoke the Goddess: Connecting to the Hindu, Greek & Egyptian Deities .
Llewellyn Publications, 2019.
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2020
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Recommended YouTube video URL List
World Mythology Throughout History | Odysseus, Master of Schemes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7nwryHuM4E
Egyptian Mythology: The Essential - Ra, Horus, Osiris , Seth, Anubis, Bastet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZe49S1Q8b8
Gree k Mythology Creation Story Explained in Animation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilZ99sGM -kA
The myth of Cupid and Psyche - Brendan Pelsue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gjj_ -
CPxjCM
The myth of Icarus and Daedalus - Amy Adkins
https://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=3s2QPQnuaGk
Myths from around the world -
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJicmE8fK0EjW2AVwcSc4NvGyJJaw7bzh
The Story of Oedipus: the King of Thebes (Complete) Greek Mythology -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHOXBeOjAeU
Greek Mythology -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ7BBjoXa14&list=PLY7BFnOZ_ONSGH0Mg0XRwM
v9K41eawUvp
Peter Brooke’s Mahabharata - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhqkRGISQr8
Teaching Resources
www.mythologyteacher.com
www.libguides.wccnet.edu
www.devdutt.com
www.nicurriculum.org.uk
www.lessonplanet.com c
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