Midterm Flashcards
Who is the son of Osiris and isis, often depicted as a falcons head
horus
who is the goddess of chaos and salt water in the enuma eilish
tiamat
what is the name of the epic poem that tells story of the legendary king of uruk
the epic of gilgamesh
which of the following theories of myth interpretation suggest that myths are literal representations of historical events
Euhemerism
which of the following theories suggest that myhs are reflections of the underlying structures and conflicts within social systems
Structuralism
the idea that myths are symbolic representations or deeper truths, often philosophical or psychological, is associated with which approach?
allegory
myths that validate social customs and institutions serving as charters for a society, are interpreted through which perspective?
charter myth theory
Which approach to myth interpretation focuses on the underlying structures and patterns within myths,, emphasizing binary opposites and contradictions
structuralism
it is said to favor preying on sleeping, pregnant women, using an elongated proboscis-like tongue to suck out fetuses, or the blood of someone who is sleeping
Manananggal
the theory that myths are expressions of religious rituals, often involving seperation, transition, and incorporation, is solely linked to which scholar
Arnold Van Gennep
The idea that myths are metaphors for the unknown, representing both spirit ual and psychological truth, is associated with which scholar?
Joseph Campbell
Myths that explain natural phenomena or provide reasons for certain events are classified as
aetiological myths
the concepts of archetypes, representing universal patterns in the human psyche, is primarily associated with which theorist?
Carl jung
The theory that myths function as a belief systems, often believed to be “true” in some sense, is related to which interpretation?
Myth as a belief system
The idea that myths are symbolic representations of religious rituals, often involving sacrifice, initiation, and purification, is associated with which approach?
Ritual Theory
