Mythology

3. Individual Assignment: Theories of Myth Paper

Resources: Assigned readings (Chapter 1 & 2) of the following resource
Leonard, S., & McClure, M. (2004). Myth & knowing: An introduction to world mythology. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper summarizing and applying theories of myth to selected creation myths. Myth & Knowing discusses a variety of theoretical approaches scholars use to better understand mythology. Select three of those theories and summarize them in your own words. Then, compare two creation myths using the theories you summarized to explain how each creation myth functions in the culture in which it is a part. Conclude your essay by reflecting on these theories to help explain the cultural function of myths in general.

Format your paper according to APA standards.