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Objectives of the Course

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Learning Outcomes
1.Being able to explain the definition, function, and role of mythology in different cultures
2.The ability to analyze the fundamental gods, heroes, and narratives of Greek, Roman, and Anatolian mythologies comparatively
3.Understanding the unique narrative structures of Mesopotamian and Far Eastern mythologies
4.The ability to compare mythological themes (creation, hero's journey, flood, etc.) at an intercultural level
5.The ability to discuss the traces of myths on literature, art, religion, and contemporary culture
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Edith Hamilton – Mitoloji (Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Mythology: Definition, Function, and Classification of Myth
Week 2 - Theoretical
Cosmogony Myths: Creation Narratives of the World (Greek, Mesopotamian)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Greek Mythology I: The Pantheon of the Olympian Gods and Theogony
Week 4 - Theoretical
Greek Mythology II: Prometheus, Pandora, and the Origin of Humanity
Week 5 - Theoretical
Greek Mythology III: Heroic Myths – Heracles, Perseus, Theseus
Week 6 - Theoretical
Greek Mythology IV: The Trojan War and Odysseus's Adventure
Week 7 - Theoretical
Roman Mythology: The Transformation of Greek Myths and Narratives Unique to Rome
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Anatolian Mythology I: Hittite Mythology – The Cycle of Tarhun, Illuyanka, and Kumarbi
Week 10 - Theoretical
Anatolian Mythology II: Phrygian and Lydian Myths – Cybele, Attis, Midas
Week 11 - Theoretical
Mesopotamian Mythology I: Sumerian Gods and the Enkidu–Gilgamesh Epic
Week 12 - Theoretical
Mesopotamian Mythology II: The Flood Myth, Enuma Elish, and the Creation Myth
Week 13 - Theoretical
Far Eastern Mythology I: Chinese Mythology – Pan Gu, Nü Wa, and the Creation of the Universe
Week 14 - Theoretical
Far Eastern Mythology II: Japanese Mythology – Kojiki, Izanagi, and Izanami
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Midterm Examination1808
Final Examination114014
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
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