HUMN 351 University of Maryland Global Campus Myths of The World Discussion – Description
Part A: Scavenger Hunt—Material Culture and Symbols
Identify an item of material culture or a symbol that you can specifically relate to a myth from any culture that is appropriate for a general audience. Embed a picture of the item with a citation for the image. Write a one-sentence caption for the image that names the related myth and links to a version of the myth you can find in our Required Learning Materials, UMGC library, or on the Internet.
Part B: Discussion Question
Choose one of the following options.
Option 1—Research
FIRST, identify an artifact, symbol or form of iconography by conducting research in reliable, scholarly resources from the UMGC library. Include a picture of your choice embedded in your post, if possible.
SECOND, explain the relationship of this artifact, symbol, or form of iconography to
the culture that it belongs to,
a specific myth (origin, historical, folktale) from that culture, and
the specific element(s) of nonmaterial culture you think it represents.
Make sure to consider its creation, use or location, as well as how this item has evolved or appeared in other cultures in various forms to talk about its significance. Also, be sure to explain how you came to your conclusions.
FINALLY, briefly note something specific from the Required Learning Resources from this week that you think can relate to this piece of material culture and explain how it relates.
Week 6: Required Learning MaterialsMaterial CultureSymbolism and IconographyMudras (Symbolic Hand Poses)The Myth of Perseus and MedusaThe Gorgon in Material CultureThe Tree in MythThe Tree in Material Culture
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