This course is a survey of mythology in regards to its role in cultures around the world. Instruction includes detailed study of myths from Greece and Rome, Asia, the Middle East, Native American culture, the Norse culture, and the Celtic and Gaelic cultures with the intention to develop and reinforce a global perspective. Students are expected to consider the role of mythology in each of these cultures while also discussing how the corresponding myths have affected each culture from a literary perspective through both written discourse and oral presentations.