An interdisciplinary survey of myths from around the world. The objective is to evaluate the influences of myth on culture and society;, develop critical reflection using the methods of interdisciplinary study;, discuss how myths shape cultural, individual, and national identities;, and communicate in writing and oral presentation the influence of world myths on their material and non-material culture. Topics include origin myths, comparative mythology, gender, the archetypes, heroes, tricksters, material and non-material culture, ritual, and sacred place.