1. I found the reading to be quite interesting and a little confusing. The role of each God or Goddess was a significant one, but I found myself a bit confused about who was the child of who and who was married to who. In the family of Goddess Isis I found out there was an act of adultery done which eased some of my confusion. Speaking of Goddess Isis, her role and popularity in Ancient Egypt stood out to me. Isis was known as the "Queen of the throne" being worshiped in every temple in the land. She was described as "she who gives birth to heaven and earth,seeks justice for the poor, and more. Her relationship with the other Gods and Goddesses was complicated, because of her limitless attributes to Egypt and its people. Isis also became considered as the goddess of childbirth and motherhood. Isis was such a strong woman, mother, and queen whose power was extended even after death.Think of historical American stories, such as the first Thanksgiving turkey dinner, George Washington chopping down a cherry tree, or Davy Crockett killing a bear at 3 years old. Are these stories myths, legends, fairy tales, or something else? What, if anything, about these accounts is literally true? How do these accounts inform our conceptions of Thanksgiving, George Washington, Davy Crockett, or others you have thought of?
2. As I have been reading in many of the other cultures of God and Goddesses have the same similarities. Most of the Goddesses seems to be known as the Goddesses of; love, marriage, fertility, and motherhood. This was their way of saying this is how a women would be looked at and want to be like back in these times. The Gods were always portrayed as; strategic, warriors, leaders, wisdom, and death. Both Gods and Goddesses were looked up to as how a person should be and live by.
3. I can say when reading each God and Goddess, Horus was one that had standed out to me. Horus was consider to be an egyptian god. Pharaoh was protected by Horus. Horus carry the upper and lower egypt. As i read further on Horus was describe as a perfect example of a son.
4. Interesting to know that either you were up high, god or goddess status, or you were just an everyday "John" under the ills and direction of a god or goddess who appeared to be the all might high. With the gods having specific meaning of there name and role, it's truly interesting and ever so puzzling just how does one know and remember all that they are required to do. Ruling seems to be of the utmost importance, while the fight for power and prestige is ongoing.
5. Thanks for sharing your insights from the reading this week. There is also an element in some of these stories that reveal creation. The creation of gods helps to explain the origin of them just like we have stories to help explain origin of humans. Based upon the readings this week, what similarities, if any, did you notice in these stories?
6. This week we are examining creation myths. Why do you think cosmic or creation myths are important to a culture? Do you think that they shape a culture's view of the world? If so, please explain how.
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8. Consider some origin stories told about groups of which you are a part: for example, the origin of a nation, a company, a church, or an ethnic group. Are these stories similar to or different from classic myths? Explain.
9. Consider the trials, conflicts, and struggles you or someone you know has experienced. Did the solution to those difficulties parallel that of one of the mythic heroes you have read about this week? Would you consider these part of a hero's quest? Explain why or why not. What did you notice about the role of the creator or what common themes did you find in the various creation myths shared this week?
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