CC 303: Lecture Outline, August 30, 2001

I. Definitions

myth: a traditional tale

3 types of myth

• divine myth
• legend
• folk-tale

Classical: ancient Greek and Roman

II. Business (syllabus, etc.)

III. Methods of interpreting myths

Sample myth: Divine succession

Ouranos and Gaia (Ge)

Kronos and Rhea

Zeus and Metis

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