Introduction to Myths of the Ancient Middle East

5 credits

Draws on mythic sources from ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Syria, Anatolia, and Israel. Addresses questions such as: For these ancient people, where did people come from? How did the world come to be as it was? How did these myths shape their views of themselves? Highlights how different myths reflected different views of human life and how myths were reframed over time to serve new purposes.