What can I write my Mythology paper about?

Question

I have no ideas! It's such a broad subject! There isn't anything particular, except that it has to be about mythology. My prof said he got a paper last semester was about Harry Potter and the links the book has with mythology.

Any ideas?

Answer 1

You could argue that all mythology, while fictional, has some basis in reality in some way. For example: The ancient myth about the city of Atlantis was based on the real life events surrounding Mt. Vesuvius's eruption and the destruction of Pompeii, or that King Minos who built the Labyrinth was potentially a real individual, while the tale of the Minotaur was fabricated. Also, the legendary Colossus of Rhodes, while its size was exaggerated, very well may have actually stood very near to the harbor there.

You could have a lot of fun with that topic researching history and trying to find possible connections between actual events and the stories that they could have influenced. Just be sure to get facts straight before writing, because making up connections can lead to an easy F.



As for Icarus, I'm not sure exactly what you could argue there, unless you could find some history of an old architect being locked up on the island of Crete and attempting to escape using home-made wings. You could hypothesize for a lot of it, but at the same time some solid facts would help your cause a lot.

Answer 2

Mythology doesn't just have to be about Greek mythology. Mythology is the study of myths. So pick any myth you want to disect and come up with a thesis on it.



For example, let's pick Santa Claus. He is a myth. Take a thesis like this: Santa Claus is a direct representation of Jesus Christ and the Holy Father.



Points to argue: Santa comes on Dec 24th to celebrate Christ's birthday



He gives gifts of love to children, Jesus gave a gift of love to his Father's children



Santa is a representation of the generic God in looks. Same white beard, white hair, little pudgy.



Etc....

Answer 3

What about comparing myths in different mythologies? For example, most mythologies have a "flood" myth. Floods are usually associated with cleansing or the subconscious. The stories differ a little, but have many elements in common (a god gets angry at people, sends flood, cleanses the land, few survive-- usually a man and a woman at least-- then rebuild)... but what is the universal meaning behind them?



You might find some interesting stuff if you read up on Joseph Campbell, famous mythologist.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I adore Mythology! Try writing a paper about how many of our modern day superstitions, traditions, words, days of the week, holidays, celebrations and customs have mythological roots! I bet there's tons of info to be found on this topic! Best of luck!

Answer 6

Compare the gods of greek mythology with that of the Norse, Egyptians, and Romans. Show that they are all basically the same gods just different names.

Answer 7

Compare the Greek god Pan to a rock star. Stays up all night, plays beautiful music, chases after women, looks freaky.

Answer 8

How Zeus overthrew the Titans and came to power ; you can draw analogies between the two as representations .

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Answer 9

Write about Persephone

Answer 10

The story of Icarus is always popular.



Or perhaps the nine greek muses.

Answer 11

May be interesting to find out more about the Norse god, Tyr. Here's a link:

http://www.valkyrietower.com/tyr.html

Answer 12

Look up stuff about Zeus, or Aphrodite the Love God.

Answer 13

You can write about Thai or Chinese or Mayan mythology... something not everyone is doing.

Answer 14

link the superstitions we have today to what they originated from or something? i dunno