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Definition, features and types of myth, Human beings and myth. Myth and Nature. Interpretation and examples. Why are myths and mythologies important?
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Myth and epic, myth and fables, similarities and differences. Myth and Literature. Examples of world epic and fables.
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From Myths to Mythologies: Formation of Mythology, Story of Cosmos’ Creation in Antique Mythology. Description of Human being and life.
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World of Gods in Mythology, primary gods, their features, names and functions. Relationship between gods and human beings.
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Important mythological figures and their features. Prometheus complex, Pandora, perception of human being and life.
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Odysseus and Troyan war, especially Hektor, Helena, Akhilleus, Paris, Philoktetes, Menelaos, Agamemnon and the others.
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Troyan war and Odysseus; Adventure of Odysseus’ return to his country. Odysseus’ return to his country, his reunion with his wife and son.
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1 Notion of hero-heroism in mythology and literature: Odysseus, Herakles, Theseus ,Akhilleus ve Orpheus. Differences and Similarities
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2 Notion of hero-heroism in mythology and literature: Odysseus, Herakles, Theseus ,Akhilleus ve Orpheus. Differences and Similarities.
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Voyage Adventure of Iason and Argonauts: To be after the Golden Fleece.
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Myth of Narcissus: Concept of Narcis and Narcissism. Narcis and Narcissism in literature, examples.
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A tragic story of an unexpected son: Oedipus complex. Why Oedipus Complex?
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Oedipus and Sphinx. Antigone and Oedipus. Its contribution to literature and literary criticism. Examples.
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Electra and Orestes: Why Electra Complex? Its contribution to literature and literary criticismn. Examples.
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