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Question 1

What is the purpose of gilgamesh journey in the epic

Answer 1

to search for eternal life

Question 2

How does isis save Osiris from his tragic fate?

Answer 2

she reassembles his body and resurrects him

Question 3

What is the symbolism of the eye of hours in Egyptian mythology?

Answer 3

it represent the power of sight and wisdom

Question 4

How did the American colonial period influence Philippine mythology

Answer 4

it introduced new elements and perspectives into Philippine mythology

Question 5

Which approach to myth interpretation emphasizes the study of recurring patterns and motifs in stories, often associated with folklore and traditional tales?

Answer 5

Myth as stories

Question 6

It is the study of causes, origins, reason, for example, Hesiod states that story of Prometheus trying to trick Zeus by offering him only boned concealed in fat “explains” why humans offer sacrifices of bones to god?

Answer 6

Aetiology

Question 7

Pertaining to gods and spirits of the underworld

Answer 7

Chthonic

Question 8

Any group or set of nine. in Egyptian mythology, this term is applied to the nine most important gods, as codified by the priests of Heliopolis (sun city)

Answer 8

Ennead

Question 9

Giving ones name to something, as to city, a country, era and institutions

Answer 9

Eponymous

Question 10

The study of word origins and derivation

Answer 10

Etymology

Question 11

Warding ooff or “turning away” evil

Answer 11

Apotropaic

Question 12

Native to particular place; aboriginal, indigenous. sometimes these original inhabitants were thought to have been born directly from the earth

Answer 12

Autochthonous

Question 13

Literally, the study of myths

Answer 13

Mythology

Question 14

A recitations of the origin and genealogy of the gods , especially as in ancient epic poetry

Answer 14

Theory

Question 15

The study of the creation and evolution of the universe

Answer 15

cosmogony

Question 16

Less emphasis on creation or origins and more on the study of how the universe works now

Answer 16

Cosmology

Question 17

In the form of beast

Answer 17

Theriomorphic

Question 18

It encompased a broad range of traditional cultural expressions, including stories, song, dances, rituals

Answer 18

folklore

Question 19

a traditional story, often involving supernatural beings or events that explains the origins of the world

Answer 19

myth

Question 20

In Navajo mythology, this was created by a giant flood that washed away a giant monster

Answer 20

The grand canyon

Question 21

These myths focus on the creation of the universe, often explaining the origins of cosmos and it’s various elements

Answer 21

cosmogonic myths