HUM 105 Sacred Destination Presentation

Prepare a presentation about a sacred place in mythology, for example, the Oracle at Delphi or the Mahabodhi Temple. The location must exist. Do not pick a location like "Heaven," as the location for this assignment.

Create a 10- to 14-slide Microsoft^® PowerPoint^® presentation with detailed speaker notes. The use of images is encouraged.

Include the following

• The mythological origins, history, and functions of the place.  Explain why the place is considered sacred.

• Any sacred objects and attributes associated with the deities and mythological origins of this place, for example, Apollo's snake and lyre or Buddha's bodhi tree--discuss the symbolism of these objects as used by contemporary people and cultures.

• A comparison of this place to those that serve similar functions in other cultures.

• The relevance of this place and these objects in contemporary culture--what significance do these places or things hold in the minds and emotions of the people? How do these places or things connect to mythological stories from that culture? What is the role of place and the associated objects?

Format your images, citations, and references consistent with APA guidelines.