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Mythology Final UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers

According to your text Myth and Knowing how does Carl Jung's view of myth and
mythology differ from Sigmund Freud's? - Correct Answer- Both believed that mythological
themes were imbedded in the psyche; however, Jung believed that this imbedded information
is universal and not unique to the individual

William Doty's "toolkit" for studying mythology analyzes mythic texts from what point of
view? - Correct Answer- All of the above

Which of the following statements is true from a mythological perspective? - Correct
Answer- All of the above

According to your text Myth and Knowing what is the historical difference between a
narrative that is told from a "mythos" perspective and a "logos" perspective? Choose the
statement that best explains this difference. - Correct Answer- Mythos was once a sacred text
but became synonymous with "falsity" whereas logos argued an accurate account of reality

According to your text Myth and Knowing which statement best summarizes Joseph
Campbell's interest in mythology and what his hopes/aspirations were? - Correct Answer- He
hoped individuals would cultivate a personal living mythology that would give one a sense of
virtue and purpose

Which statement best explains the difference between comparative and anthropological
approaches in mythology? - Correct Answer- Comparative approaches examine different
cultures via texts whereas anthropological approaches emphasize fieldwork

Which statement best describes mythology's use of archetypes? - Correct Answer- We use
archetypes to find reoccurring patterns in myths.

A myth is different from a fairy tale for the following reason: - Correct Answer- Fairy tales
often use important archetypal characters and themes but usually do not contain as much
cultural information as myths

, Which of the following is an example of the kind of information one would research when
performing a "second level" analysis about a specific myth and its culture of origin - Correct
Answer- World View Beliefs

According to your text Myth and Knowing why should anyone study myths, that is, what
does one gain by doing so? - Correct Answer- The skill to make meaning by examining
different cultures and our own cultural attitudes, values, and behaviors.

This character shapeshifts at least two different times before leaving the tribe for good -
Correct Answer- Water Jar Boy

This character is unaware of his hero's calling although he had a noble birth and demonstrated
special powers while serving his foster-brother. - Correct Answer- King Arthur

This character sat on the riverbank of Styx for seven days where he was ignored--
unfortunately, he failed his quest and is arguably an anti-hero afterward. - Correct Answer-
Orpheus

This character ends his quest by returning permanently to a community of followers to teach
them (and others) how to transform human suffering. - Correct Answer- Buddha

This hero became too powerful so she was betrayed by the Dauphin and then executed by the
enemy. - Correct Answer- Joan of Arc

This character's entire family was bribed with goats - Correct Answer- Wanjiru

During this character's quest, he accidentally poisoned a friend who was a mentor and trainer
of warriors - Correct Answer- Herakles

One of this hero's special powers was the ability to hunt with his grandfather. - Correct
Answer- Water Jar Boy

This character facilitated a virgin birth in the guise of a great white elephant. - Correct
Answer- Buddha

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