This document provides an overview of course materials for HUM 105 including discussion questions, individual assignments, and team assignments for each week. It includes summaries of two papers/presentations for each assignment. The assignments cover topics such as mythology, creation myths, divine roles across cultures, hero's journeys, and sacred destinations.

1. HUM 105 Entire Course (2 Sets)
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HUM 105 Week 1 DQ 1, DQ 2 and DQ 3
HUM 105 Week 1 Individual Assignment Foundations of Mythology (2
Papers)
HUM 105 Week 2 DQ 1, DQ 2 and DQ 3
HUM 105 Week 2 Individual Assignment Cosmic Creation Myths
Across Cultures (2 Papers)
HUM 105 Week 3 DQ 1, DQ 2 and DQ 3
HUM 105 Week 3 Individual Assignment Divine Roles Across Cultures
Matrix (2 Papers)
HUM 105 Week 4 DQ 1, DQ 2 and DQ 3
HUM 105 Week 4 Individual Assignment Contemporary Hero’s Quest
Presentation (2 PPT)
HUM 105 Week 5 DQ 1, DQ 2 and DQ 3
HUM 105 Week 5 Team Assignment Team Project Sacred Destination
(2 PPT)

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HUM 105 Week 1 DQ 1, DQ 2 and DQ 3
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HUM 105 Week 5 DQs
What is the worth of an object, such as a nation’s flag or its national
symbol? What does it symbolize, or what likely significance is attached
to such physical objects? In short, how are such items mythic?
Have you journeyed to any sites that would qualify as sacred places? If
so, what was the experience like and how did these places vary from
common, secular places?
Do any modern-day myths influence your own worldview or that of
other people? Do any myths from the past continue to exert influence on
your personal worldview? What about the worldview of a particular
group of people?
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3. HUM 105 Week 1 Individual Assignment Foundations
of Mythology (2 Papers)
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Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you answer the following
questions:
How is the word myth used popularly? For example, what does the
statement, "It's a myth" mean? In contrast, how is the word myth used in
the academic context? After considering the definition in your textbooks
and course materials, write a definition in your own words.
What are the most common mythological themes across different
cultures? Why do myths from different cultures around the world
address such similar or universal themes? Think about how myths
explain the unknown and the tribulations of mankind.
What is the relationship between belief, knowledge, mythology, and
religion? Where do mythology and religion intersect? Where do they
diverge? Think about the function of myth and religion in helping
human beings cope with change, suffering, loss, and death.

4. Do you think mythology is still relevant in contemporary culture? How
do people resort to modern myths to deal with the unknown and
hardships in life?
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HUM 105 Week 2 DQ 1, DQ 2 and DQ 3
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How do the goddesses described in the myths studied resemble human
women?
How do they differ?
Myths of the female divine focus on goddesses. Many of the goddesses
are mothers, and many give birth to other gods. How do these myths of
birth relate to the creation myths you studied in Week One?
Many of the goddesses are mothers, and many give birth to other gods.
How do these myths of birth relate to the creation myths you studied in
Week One?

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HUM 105 Week 2 Individual Assignment Cosmic
Creation Myths Across Cultures (2 Papers)
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Select at least two creation myths from two different cultures. For ideas,
refer to this week's readings and the myths section of the Big Myths
website for animated presentations of many creation myths.
Write a 700- to 1,400-word paper about the selected creation myths that
answers the following questions:
Which world or worlds, such as sky, earth, and underworld, are
represented in the myths you chose? What are the elements of these
worlds?
Describe the creators. Are the creators male or female, and of what
significance is gender? Describe what they created, including the steps
or cycles of creation. Also, include descriptions of any destroyers or
destruction if applicable.

6. Include the role of cosmic occurrences or natural phenomena, such as
celestial bodies, floods, rain, wind, and fire.
Compare the creators, creations, the steps or cycle of creation, and the
cosmic elements of the two myths. What are the similarities and
differences?
Why do you think cosmic or creation myths are important to a culture?
What value do they bring, if any?
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HUM 105 Week 3 DQ 1, DQ 2 and DQ 3
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HUM 105 Week 3 DQs
Myths of the male divine focus on gods. Many of the gods are fathers,
and many father other gods.

7. How do these myths of paternity relate to the creation myths you studied
in Week One?
How do myths of masculine divine determine how cultures concoct the
ideal for men?
Can a culture justify its social structures through the perpetuation of
myth? Can you identify such a culture
How do the gods portrayed in the myths considered resemble men? How
do they vary?
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HUM 105 Week 3 Individual Assignment Divine Roles
Across Cultures Matrix (2 Papers)
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Complete the University Material: Divine Roles Across Cultures.

8. Format your citations and references consistent with APA guidelines.
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HUM 105 Week 4 DQ 1, DQ 2 and DQ 3
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HUM 105 Week 4 DQs
Are tricksters role models for human action? If so, how so? And if not,
what function do these myths have?
How do deceiver anatomies associate to heroes? Do deceivers assist,
endanger, or challenge heroes?
What characteristics do 20th or 21st century heroes share? What
characteristics do they share with their mythical predecessors?
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9. HUM 105 Week 4 Individual Assignment
Contemporary Hero’s Quest Presentation (2 PPT)
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Create a 10- to 16-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with
detailed speaker notes about a contemporary hero or heroine's quest.
Refer to the University of Phoenix Material: Help With Microsoft®
PowerPoint® Assignments for additional help.
Pick a contemporary story in the form of a novel, movie, or video game
that is inspired by a mythological epic or journey of a hero's quest.
Briefly describe the plight of the main character--the feat(s) he or she
must execute for the benefit of society in the face of challenges.
Identify the villain and describe his or her characteristics and role in the
hero's quest.
Identify other archetypes within the story. Briefly describe these roles in
the hero's quest.
Identify in detail each of the steps the hero takes in the quest: initiation,
separation, transformation, and return.
Research the mythological and cultural origins of the story. Explain
parallels between the myth(s) and the contemporary story it inspired.

10. Analyze any mythological symbolism, metaphors, and attributes
pertinent to the story. What real life elements might these items
represent?
Explain the conflicts between personal desires and community
responsibility represented in the myth and the contemporary story.
Relate these to the conflicts and choices with which ordinary humans
struggle. Explain why these human conflicts retain relevance through the
ages.
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HUM 105 Week 5 DQ 1, DQ 2 and DQ 3
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HUM 105 Week 5 DQs
What is the worth of an object, such as a nation’s flag or its national
symbol? What does it symbolize, or what likely significance is attached
to such physical objects? In short, how are such items mythic?

11. Have you journeyed to any sites that would qualify as sacred places? If
so, what was the experience like and how did these places vary from
common, secular places?
Do any modern-day myths influence your own worldview or that of
other people? Do any myths from the past continue to exert influence on
your personal worldview? What about the worldview of a particular
group of people?
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HUM 105 Week 5 Team Assignment Team Project
Sacred Destination (2 PPT)
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As a Team, prepare a presentation about a vacation or a retreat to a
sacred place in mythology, for example, the Oracle at Delphi or the
Mahabodhi Temple. This place may or may not currently exist.

12. Create a 10- to 14-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with
detailed speaker notes. The use of images is encouraged.
Include the following:
The mythological origins, history, and functions of the place
Any sacred objects and attributes associated with the deities and
mythological origins of this place, for example, Apollo's snake and lyre
or Buddha's bodhi tree -- Discuss the symbolism of these objects as used
by contemporary people and cultures.
A comparison of this place to those that serve similar functions in other
cultures, for example, mountain tops, temples, burial sites or memorials,
and so on
The relevance of this place and these objects in contemporary culture --
What significance do these places or things hold in the minds and
emotions of the people? How do these places or things connect to
mythological stories from that culture? What is the role of place and the
associated objects?
The most important facts to know about the surrounding culture, and
etiquette and dress to follow when visiting to this place -- With what
knowledge and experiences would you hope to return home?
Format your images, citations, and references consistent with APA
guidelines.
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