Oct 23, 2026  
2026-2027 Academic Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Academic Catalog

REL 341 - Comparative Mythology


3 Semester Hours
This course will examine foundational myths from religions throughout time and place. Examining both texts and oral traditions, we will compare both similarities and differences, ultimately reflecting on the place of myth within religious communities and traditions. Different iterations of this course will exarnine different corpora ranging from lsrael, Mesopotamia, Egypt, east Asia, Scandinavia, Mesoamerica, and North America.

Writing Intensive
Term(s) Offered: Every 2-3 years