9. Ancient gods were patterned after heroes who actually lived at
one time.
1st Theory
E u h e m e r u s
10. Born
4th Century BC in
Messene, Sicily
Died
3rd Century BC
Occupation
Writer, Philosopher,
Mythographer,
Historian
Euhemerus
11. This study claims that man repeating things their ancestors
said, understood them in a different sense and because of that,
misunderstanding created myths.
2nd Theory
P h i l o l o g i s t s
12. They tried to explain the cause of natural phenomenon.
3rd Theory
A n t h r o p o l o g i s t s
13. They thought that a great power came to them from an object
in their camp.
4th Theory
E m i l e D u r k h e i m
14. David Emile
Durkheim
Born
April 15, 1858 in
Epinal, France
Died
November 15, 1917
Fields
Philosophy, Sociology,
Anthropology,
Religious Studies
28. Author Thomas Godwyn opens with a creation of sorts – a description of
Romulus’ consultation with the Gods and the subsequent founding of Rome. This
was one of the only school textbooks on the subject during the 17th century.
Romanae Historiae
Anthologia
30. The new pantheon opens with an exploration of the creation of the universe out of
chaos and the establishment of a patriarchal monarchy of gods.
The New Pantheon:
or, FabulousHistoryof the HeathenGods, Goddesses,
Heroes, etc.
31. The Hoopoe of King Solomon
Illustrated by
Hilmi Eltouni
A h m a d B a h g a t
32. This book comes from the Stories from the holy Qur’an series. Muslims believe
that the Qur’an, the central text of Islam, was revealed by God to the Prophet
Mohammad through the Angel Gabriel. The book displayed tells the story of the
Queen of Sheba as she moves from worshipping the sun to worshipping one god,
Allah.
The Hoopoe of King Solomon
34. In 1922 the Hawaiian Legislature commissioned Irishman Padraic Colum collect
myths and legends from Hawaii and write them as children’s stories. The result
was three volumes beginning with At the gateways of the day (1924).
At the Gateways of the Day
35. The central hero of these myths is Maui; he helped to create the islands. In 2011, on
the occasion of US President Barack Obama’s visit to Ireland, a first edition of At
the gateways of the day was presented to the President as the official gift from the
Irish Government.
At the Gateways of the Day
36. Children’s Stories from Indian
Legends
Illustrated by
Harry G. Theaker
M . D o r o t h y B e l g r a v e
& H i l d a H a r t
37. The story of the hero Sita, who is born from furrowed earth, comes from the Hindu
epic the Ramayana. She is the love of Rama (avatar of Vishnu) and is the avatar of
Vishnu’s wife Lakshmi. Abducted by the monster Ravana, she is rescued with the
aid of the magical monkey king Hanuman.
Children’s stories from Indian legends
38. Lord of the Animals: A North
American Folk-Tale
F i o n a F r e n c h
39. This North-American creation myth tells the tale of the coyote that creates
humans, the rulers of the animals. Born in Britain, Fiona French (1944) is an
award-winning children’s book author and illustrator. In 1986 she won the Kate
Greenaway Medal for Snow White in New York.
Lord of the Animals: A North American Folk-Tale
40. A Book of Myths
Illustrated by
Helen Stratton
J e a n L a n g
41. Born in India, Helen Stratton (1867-1961) was a prolific illustrator, most famous for
her illustrations of the fairytales of Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers
Grimm. In A book of myths, her illustration of Lorelei is included.
A book of myths
42. The figure of the Lorelei comes from German stories and is similar to that of the
Siren in Greek mythology: beautiful creatures that distract sailors and try to lure
them to their deaths.
A book of myths
43. The Heroic Life and Exploits of
Siegfried the Dragon Slayer
W i l h e l m K a u l b a c h
44. Siegfried is the hero of the Middle High German Niebelungenlied. In myth, the
slaying of a dragon or monster is often read as a metaphor for an internal
psychological journey, where the demons that lie within are defeated before there is
a return to the world with new knowledge and insight.
The Heroic Life and Exploits of Siegfried the Dragon
Slayer: An Old German Story
45. Dragon Slayer: The Story of
Beowulf
Illustrated by
Charles Keeping
R o s e m a r y S u t c l i f f
46. One of the most important works of Anglo-Saxon literature, is the oldest surviving
epic poem of Old English, and is believed to have been written some time between
the 8th and 11th centuries. Rosemary Sutcliff (1920-1992) was an English author who
wrote 45 historical novels and was instrumental in developing this form of
literature for children.
Dragon Slayer: The Story of Beowulf
48. Bridget was a Celtic goddess associated with the festivalImbolc and the beginning
of spring. Elements of this myth were later Christianised and Bridget was
transformed into a saint and hero, with her feast day falling on February 1st.
The Life of Saint Bridget
49. The Christian belief is that Saint Bridget was born in the 5th century at Faughart
outside Dundalk, she plucked out her eye to ward off suitors, and later journeyed
to Kildare to establish a monastery – her physical journey acting as a metaphor for
her inner journey.
The Life of Saint Bridget
50. Star Wars, Episode II:
Attack of the Clones
H e n r y G i l r o y & J a n
D u u r s e m a
e t a l .
51. When creating his Star Wars films, George Lucas was greatly influenced by the
work of Joseph Campbell, an expert in mythology who wrote about the hero’s
journey and common patterns in myth. The heroes in Star Wars are called to
adventure, leave the familiar, come to a threshold, and encounter the power of
darkness.
Star Wars, Episode II:
Attack of the Clones
55. Born
December 8, 1881 in
Columbkille,
County Longford
Died
January 11, 1972 in
Enfield, CT
Occupation
Poet, Novelist,
Dramatist, Biographer,
Playwright, author
Patrick
Collumb
61. Types Of Myth
Stories
ᴥ “Why” Stories or Pourquoi Tales
ᴥ Allegory or Symbolic Story
ᴥ Ways of the Gods with other Gods and with Men
ᴥ Nature and other Phenomena
63. Roles Of
Myths
ᴥ Transcends the limitations of history and science
ᴥ Provide maps for where we might want to go in life
ᴥ Provide frameworks for how we might live
64. Roles Of
Myths
ᴥ inspire us to find moments of ecstasy in the mystery of our
own mortality
ᴥ attempts to answer the unanswerable