Sacred Places in Mythology

 Prepare a presentation about a sacred place in mythology; for example, the Oracle at Delphi or the Mahabodhi Temple. This place may or may not currently exist. Imagine this presentation is like a travel guidebook--letting someone from outside of the culture know what he or she should expect to find if they were to visit the mythical place.
Important:

• 1) You must provide Speaker Notes for your presentation. Please view the sample slide, Student Materials, to clarify how your work should be presented. Plan on providing at least 4-5 sentences in each Speaker Notes section.
• 2) You must address all five of the topics listed below. A few of these topics will require more than one slide and set of speaker notes to address.
• 3) Label each topic you're addressing on the slide above the speaker notes that address the topic. For example, for topic number 1, include: "Mythological origins" on the slide, for topic 2, include "Sacred objects and attributes". This will help you to stay focused on the components of the assignment.
• 4) The title and reference slides don't count toward the required total of 10-12 slides/notes.

Create a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with detailed speaker notes. The use of images is encouraged. The title and reference slides don't count toward the total. Ensure you include:

• An explanation of the mythological origins, history, and functions of the place
• A description of any sacred objects and attributes associated with the deities and mythological origins of this place and the symbolism of these objects as used by contemporary people and cultures
  • For example, Apollo's snake and lyre or Buddha's bodhi tree
• A comparison of this place to those that serve similar functions in other cultures
  • For example, mountaintops, temples, burial sites or memorials, and so on
• An explanation of the relevance of this place and these objects in contemporary culture—consider the following questions:
  • What significance do these places or things hold in the minds and emotions of the people? What is their role for the people?
  • How do these places or things connect to mythological stories from that culture?
• A list of the most important facts to know about the surrounding culture, such as:
  • Etiquette and dress to follow when visiting
  • What these facts tell us about the culture that gave rise to the myth

Format your images, citations, and references according to APA guidelines.