Assignment:
Question 1: How do American media (including television and films) reflect the American worldview?
Question 2: Humans have been called "storytelling animals". What is the importance of storytelling both for individuals and societies?
Question 3: Why do you think common themes are found in myths in different cultures?
Question 4: How does human psychology affect the nature of myths and the way we tell and perceive them?
Answer the questions in 2 to three paragraphs for each question and provide the number for each response.
Readings:
The Anthropology of Religion, Magic, And Witchcraft
By Rebecca L. Stein and Philip L. Stein