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FINAL EXAMINATION (500 pts.)

Answer each of the following in the form of comprehensive essays of at least three pages for each question, always observing the norms of the course “Writing Guidelines.” Be sure to number your answer to each question clearly, following the order and manner in which I have written them.  You may only use the course textbook and course materials posted on Blackboard to answer the questions.  The use of any outside source will be considered plagiarism.  Remember that each assignment is passed through the “SafeAssign” database, which immediately indicates what outside internet sources you have used, so DO NOT USE THE INTERNET TO HELP YOU ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS.  IF YOU DO, YOU WILL BE SEVERELY PENALIZED.  Your answers will be graded on the proper use of grammar, the thoroughness and accuracy of your response, your ability to bring together different areas of the course material, and your insights into the materials we have studied.

(A)

There is a fundamental difference between the Weltanschauung of the mythology of the Greeks and Romans, and that of the Norsemen.  Explain that difference and then demonstrate it through the stories of the Greeks and Romans, as opposed to the stories of the Norsemen.  Identify who the writers of these stories were, and in what works we find them. When were they writing and what was influencing the way they wrote? (100 pts.)

(B)

Using the video “Greek Mythology: Gods and Goddesses Documentary” as a valuable resource, discuss why the Greek and Roman myths have had – and continue to have – great influence in culture, ethics, philosophy, and the arts.  What questions do the myths raise that are of importance? Why are these questions so significant? How did the Greek and Roman myths prepare the way for the acceptance of Christianity? In particular, how did the Greek myths, Greek religious thinking, and Greek philosophy influence the life and thought of Saint Paul?  (100 pts.)