Information Package / Course Catalogue
World Mythology II
Course Code: İDE220
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

This course aims to analyze similar and different sides of the mythologies of different cultures and their similarities with the discourses of monotheistic religions. Sumerian, Chinese, Egyptian, Norse and Indian mythologies are given to the students. The aim of the course is to provide students both with making sense of the world and with developing artistic point of view through world mythologies given with examples.

Course Content

Sumerian, Chinese, Egyptian, Norse and Indian mythologies and the similar features among all these mythologies.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Ayşe Arzu KORUCU
Learning Outcomes
1.determines the common issues and images in mythologies, carries out analyses
2.identifies the Epic of Gilgamesh and Flood Myth in Sumerian mythology with the similar narratives in different cultures
3.analyzes the manifestations of animal, colour and numbers in Chinese mythology
4.analyzes and compares Egyptian myths to similar world myths
5.determines the influence of Norse mythology on the world culture
6.studies on from what culture and mythologies Indian mythology is affected
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Leeming, David A. The World of Myth - An Anthology. Oxford University Press, 1992.
2.Rosenberg, D. World Mythology, McGraw-Hill Education: New York, 1994.
3.Daniels, M. The Midas Touch: World Mythology in Bite-sized Chunks, Michael O’Mara Books: London, 2013.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Sumerian mythology
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Epic of Gilgamesh and Flood Myth: Similar myths and narratives in world cultures
Week 3 - Theoretical
Chinese Mythology
Week 4 - Theoretical
The functions and significance of animals and colours in Chinese mythology
Week 5 - Theoretical
The significance of four elements, their functions in the circle of birth and life
Week 6 - Theoretical
Egyptian myths
Week 7 - Theoretical
The Egyptian Pantheon and cosmogony myth
Week 8 - Theoretical
Comparing Osiris to Dionysos and Demeter in Greek Mythology
Week 9 - Theoretical
Norse Mythology
Week 10 - Theoretical
The World Tree (Yggdrasil) and The Nine Worlds: Nordic names as a source of day names in Germanic languages
Week 11 - Theoretical
Ragnarök (Doomsday) myth and its similarities with doomsday narratives in monotheistic religions
Week 12 - Theoretical
Indian mythology
Week 13 - Theoretical
The creation of cosmos and man, five houses of man
Week 14 - Theoretical
The manifestation forms of number four in the creation of man and world, the characteristics of gods and caste system
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Assignment1123
Midterm Examination1628
Final Examination1628
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026