Question

create your own myth: a synthesis project
goal: create a complete, original myth that answers a profound question about
the world. you must demonstrate understanding by drawing on at least two
distinct cultural traditions (greek, norse, egyptian, british, native american).
example inspiration: how to blend traditions
to score proficient (3) or extending (4), your myth must combine elements from
different cultural groups. use this model to inspire your own unique blend.
mythical
element
example concept
cultural traditions
blended
myth type
origin myth (explains why dogs must
quard homes and why they are loyal.)
native american (focus
on animal wisdom)
deities/fores
motel hero seeks the divine wisdom of
anubis (the god of the creab) but is tricked
by the iktomi (spider trickster)
egyptian (formal deity) &
dakota (trickster figure)
plot
the warrior follows iktomis misguided
path to the underworld (greek quest), but
anubis gives the warrior a new companion
(the dog) instead of the wisdom he sought.
greek/norse
(underworld quest)
lesson
true wisdom lies not in divine knowledge,
but in loyalty and the protection of the
innocent.
universal/british
(chivalry/fidelity)
part 1: myth planning & outline (70-minute class
focus)
use this section to outline the core structure, characters, and plot of your original
myth.
a. core concept & cultural blend
element
my
choice/detail
cultural tradition(s) used
(list 2+)
myth type (creation, origin, or culture
hero)
core question (what does your myth
explain?)
central deity/force (name & domain)
opposing force/trickster (name &
motivation/flaw)
part 2:

Explanation:

Since the problem here is about creating a myth and planning its elements (like myth type, core question, deities/forces, etc.), and it involves literature, writing, and cultural traditions, the subfield under Arts would be Literature (or Writing, or Linguistics related to mythological stories, but Literature is a strong fit as myths are a form of literary creation).

The task is to create an original myth, blending cultural traditions. This falls under Arts (Literature subfield) as it involves crafting a literary narrative (myth) with cultural and thematic elements. The planning section (Part 1) guides structuring the myth's core concept, characters, and plot, which is typical of literary creation and analysis.

Answer:

The subfield that best applies is Arts - Literature (as the task involves creating a myth, a form of literary work, with cultural blending and narrative structure planning).