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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Black Elk see in his vision?

2. Whose legends are in direct contrast to the idea that man is superior to animals?

3. Which of the following is a true statement about recurring themes in mythology?

4. What changed about God in the Judeo-Christian group of cultures from preceding societies?

5. With what do the invaders replace the temple to the Sun?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when different cultures expand their spheres of influence and come into contact with each other?

2. What previously published books influenced this text?

3. What did the Roman Catholic Church do which is an example of ritual evolution?

4. How did primitive societies associate gods?

5. Why are contemporary rituals carried out?

6. What do hunting rituals have in common?

7. How does Campbell describe his upbringing?

8. On what is "The Power of Myth" based?

9. What is a shaman?

10. What do the accounts of legends highlight from early times?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the importance of the Goddess in mythology. How did the Goddess change throughout time? Is the idea of the Goddess still present in modern religions? In what way?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing how myths and legends are necessary in modern society. Are they taught enough? In what ways are they currently used in schools?

Essay Topic 3

How does Hollywood perpetuate myths and legends? Do you believe this is necessary? Why or why not?

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