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- Which myths and legends are common to many cultures?
- How do historical linguists trace a legend back to its roots?
- What are common mythemes in myths and legends?
- What themes do sacred myths often have in common?
- What are some of the shared symbols of sacred mythology?
Critical Thinking Questions
- What conclusions can you draw from the many themes shared by sacred myths?
- What evidence is there that the myths of a world flood may be based on a historic event?
- Why is comparative mythology important to the study of myths?
- The cultural anthropologist Dr. Jamie Tehrani traced the story of Little Red Riding Hood back to a common ancestor over 2,600 years old. Why do you think the structure stayed the same even though he found so many variations and differences in story elements?
- Evil is often described in myths as entering the world after creation rather than being a part of it. Why do you think evil is not portrayed as an original part of creation?