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Creation Myths: How the World Began in Different Cultures – Explore the Diverse and Fascinating Creation Stories From Mythologies Around the World (e.g., The Big Bang, The Great Flood, The Cosmic Egg, Creation From Chaos or Nothingness), Revealing How Different Cultures Explain the Origins of the Universe, Humanity, Life Itself, and Their Place Within the Cosmos, Reflecting Their Worldviews and Values.

Creation Myths: How the World Began in Different Cultures – A Humorous Lecture (Imagine me, your eccentric professor, striding onto the stage, adjusting my oversized glasses, and brandishing a well-worn…
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Trickster Figures: Challenging Rules, Boundaries, and Authority in Folklore – Explore the Role of Trickster Characters Like Coyote (Native American), Loki (Norse), Anansi (West African), and Reynard the Fox (European) in Various Mythologies and Folktales, Figures Who Use Cunning, Deception, and Humor to Disrupt Order, Challenge Authority, and Often Bring About Both Chaos and Unexpected Creation or Change, Representing Ambiguity and the Subversion of Norms.

Trickster Figures: Challenging Rules, Boundaries, and Authority in Folklore (A Lecture in Mischief and Mayhem) (Image: A collage of Coyote, Loki, Anansi, and Reynard, all looking mischievous.) Welcome, welcome, fellow…
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The Folklore of Animals: Symbolic Meanings, Cultural Roles, and Supernatural Abilities – Explore the Diverse Ways Animals Are Portrayed in Folklore Around the World, From Wise Teachers and Loyal Companions to Mischievous Tricksters and Fearsome Monsters, Reflecting Human Relationships with the Natural World, Attributing Symbolic Meanings to Different Creatures, and Believing in Animals Possessing Supernatural Powers or Connections to the Spirit World.

The Folklore of Animals: A Wild Lecture on Symbolic Meanings, Cultural Roles, and Supernatural Abilities 🦊🦉🐻 (Welcome, esteemed students of the arcane and the adorable! Please find your seats, preferably…
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Creepypastas and Online Horror Folklore: Terrifying Tales of the Internet Age – Dive into the World of Creepypastas, Horrifying Stories, Images, and Multimedia Narratives Shared Online That Form a Type of Digital Folklore, Reflecting Contemporary Fears (of Technology, Isolation, the Unknown) and Anxieties in Spine-Chilling Narratives, Memes, and Videos That Are Passed Through Online Communities and Can Have Real-World Psychological Impact.

Creepypastas and Online Horror Folklore: Terrifying Tales of the Internet Age (Lecture Begins - Cue spooky intro music and flickering candlelight) Welcome, brave souls, to Creepypasta 101! 👻 📚 Today,…
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The Slender Man Phenomenon: A Modern Folklore Creepypasta Born Online – Explore the Origins, Evolution, and Global Spread of the Slender Man Myth, a Fictional Character Created on an Internet Forum That Developed Into a Form of Modern Folklore and Inspired Stories, Games, and Even Real-Life Events, Demonstrating How New Technologies Can Facilitate the Rapid Creation and Dissemination of Contemporary Legends and Their Impact.

The Slender Man Phenomenon: A Modern Folklore Creepypasta Born Online (Lecture: University of Modern Mythology & Meme Studies – Intro to Internet Lore 101) (Professor Quirke, PhD – Adjusts comically…
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Urban Legends and Their Spread in the Digital Age: Folklore Goes Viral – Explore How Urban Legends and Other Forms of Contemporary Folklore Circulate, Evolve, and Spread Rapidly Through the Internet and Social Media Platforms, Creating New Forms of Storytelling, Community, and Anxiety in the Digital Realm, Reflecting Our Contemporary Fears, Hopes, and Connections in the Age of Instant Information and Sharing.

Urban Legends and Their Spread in the Digital Age: Folklore Goes Viral – A Lecture (Image: A glowing smartphone screen with a shadowy figure lurking behind it.) Welcome, intrepid explorers…
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The Influence of Folklore on Modern Literature, Film, and Games: Ancient Stories in New Forms – Explore How Contemporary Creators in Literature, Film, Television, and Video Games Draw Inspiration From and Adapt Traditional Folklore, Retelling Ancient Myths and Legends, Incorporating Folk Motifs, Characters, and Themes Into New Narratives and Works, Demonstrating the Enduring Power and Relevance of Traditional Stories in Modern Media and Entertainment.

The Influence of Folklore on Modern Literature, Film, and Games: Ancient Stories in New Forms - A Lecture (Imagine a slightly eccentric, tweed-clad professor with a mischievous glint in their…
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How Folklore Changes Over Time and Across Regions: Evolution, Adaptation, and the Power of Retelling – Explore the Dynamic and Fluid Nature of Folklore and How Stories, Beliefs, and Customs Transform as They Are Passed Down Through Generations, Across Different Geographic Areas, and Through Various Retellings, Adapting to New Contexts, Influences (Like Migration, Technology, and Cultural Exchange), and the Creativity of Storytellers, Demonstrating Folklore’s Resilience and Flexibility.

How Folklore Changes Over Time and Across Regions: Evolution, Adaptation, and the Power of Retelling (A Lecture by Professor Eldritch von Spookenstein, PhD, (Mostly) Folklore) (Intro music: A slightly off-key…
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The Ethical Considerations of Studying Folklore from Other Cultures: Respect, Representation, and Avoiding Exploitation – Explore the Challenges, Responsibilities, and Ethical Dilemmas Involved in Researching, Documenting, and Sharing Folklore from Cultures Different from One’s Own, Emphasizing the Importance of Respect for Cultural Heritage, Accurate Representation, Obtaining Permission, Giving Credit, and Avoiding the Exploitation or Misappropriation of Traditional Knowledge and Stories.

The Ethical Considerations of Studying Folklore from Other Cultures: Respect, Representation, and Avoiding Exploitation (A Lecture in the Form of a Slightly Over-Caffeinated, But Ultimately Well-Meaning, Rant) (Professor Lorelei "Lori"…
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Collecting Fairy Tales: The Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, and Preserving Oral Tradition – Explore the Lives and Work of These Famous Fairy Tale Collectors and Writers (and Others) and How Their Efforts Documented, Preserved, and Popularized Traditional Stories from Oral Tradition, While Also Shaping Their Forms, Meanings, and Global Reach for Future Generations, Sparking Both Celebration and Debate About Authenticity and Adaptation.

Collecting Fairy Tales: The Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, and Preserving Oral Tradition 🧙‍♀️📚👑 (A Lecture on Sparkly Stories, Serious Scholarship, and the Surprisingly Contentious World of Fairyland) Welcome, everyone,…