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The Folklore of the Moon: Myths, Beliefs, and Influence on Human Affairs – Explore The Diverse Myths And Beliefs About The Moon In Folklore Around The World, Its Phases, And Its Perceived Influence On Human Behavior (Madness – Lunacy), Agriculture, Tides, And The Natural World, Often Personified As A Deity And Playing A Role In Creation Stories And Rituals.

The Folklore of the Moon: Myths, Beliefs, and Influence on Human Affairs (Lecture Begins - Lights dim, a spotlight shines on the podium. A slide with the moon phases cycles…
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Myths of the Flood: Global Stories of Deluge and Renewal – Explore the Widespread Occurrence of Flood Myths in Cultures Across the Globe (e.g., Noah’s Ark, The Epic of Gilgamesh Flood Story, Greek Flood Myths, Indigenous Flood Narratives), And What These Powerful Stories of Destruction, Survival, And Rebirth Reveal About Human Experience, Environmental Catastrophe, Divine Judgment, And The Possibility of Renewal and A New Beginning After Devastation.

Myths of the Flood: Global Stories of Deluge and Renewal - A Lecture (🎵 Dramatic music swells, then fades as the lecturer approaches the podium. They adjust their glasses, a…
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Myths of Creation: How Different Cultures Explain the Beginning – Dive Deeper into Specific Creation Myths From Around the World (e.g., The Enuma Elish from Mesopotamia, The Creation Story in Genesis, The Norse Creation Myth from Ginnungagap, Aboriginal Dreamtime Narratives) and Compare Their Narratives, Characters, Symbolism, And Underlying Worldviews About the Origins of the Universe, Humanity, And Life Itself.

Myths of Creation: How Different Cultures Explain the Beginning - A Lecture in Genesis (and Other Origins!) (Professor emerges onto the stage, adjusting spectacles and brandishing a slightly dusty tome.…
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The Folklore of the Sky and Stars: Celestial Myths, Constellation Stories, and Their Meaning – Explore the Ancient Myths and Legends About the Sun, Moon, Stars, and Constellations in Folklore Around the World, Used to Explain Celestial Phenomena, Guide Navigation, Mark Time, and Believing in the Influence of Celestial Bodies on Human Destiny and Events, Reflecting Human Fascination with the Cosmos and Attempts to Understand Our Place Within It.

The Folklore of the Sky and Stars: A Cosmic Comedy of Errors (and Wisdom!) 🌠 (A Lecture in Stellar Silliness & Profound Understanding) Welcome, stargazers, dreamers, and mythology maniacs! Prepare…
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Mountain Lore: Myths, Legends, and Spiritual Significance of Peaks and Highlands – Explore the Folklore Associated with Mountains and Highlands in Various Cultures, Often Seen as Sacred Places, Homes of Deities or Spirits, Places of Initiation, Or Sites of Mysterious Events and Encounters, Reflecting the Awe and Challenge Inspired by These Towering Natural Features and Their Connection to the Sky and the Divine.

Mountain Lore: Myths, Legends, and Spiritual Significance of Peaks and Highlands (Lecture Transcript) (Professor Armchair, PhD (Dust), settles into his worn leather chair, adjusts his spectacles precariously perched on his…
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Hero Myths: The Journeys of Extraordinary Individuals and Their Impact – Dive into the Myths of Heroes Like Hercules (Greek), Gilgamesh (Mesopotamian), Perseus (Greek), and Māui (Polynesian), Exploring Their Incredible Feats, Difficult Trials, Interactions with Gods and Monsters, and Their Role as Figures Who Represent Cultural Ideals, Overcome Adversity, and Often Shape the World Through Their Actions, Becoming Archetypes of Human Potential and Struggle.

Hero Myths: The Journeys of Extraordinary Individuals and Their Impact (A Lecture on Legendary Proportions) (Professor Quillfeather, adjusting his spectacles, clears his throat with dramatic flair. A miniature lightning bolt…
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Explanatory Myths: Making Sense of the Natural World Through Storytelling – Explore How Ancient Myths and Folktales Were Used to Explain Natural Phenomena That Were Not Understood Through Science, From the Changing Seasons to Thunder and Lightning to the Movement of Celestial Bodies, Attributing Events to the Actions of Gods, Spirits, Mythical Beings, or Heroic Deeds, Providing Meaning and Order to the World.

Explanatory Myths: Making Sense of the Natural World Through Storytelling 🧙‍♂️🌍⛈️ (A Lecture on How Ancient Tales Tamed the Terrifying) Welcome, bright minds, curious souls, and anyone who's ever wondered…