"Week 8 Reflections" A Look Back

I have had the opportunity to read a wide variety of mythology and folklore throughout the first half of this semester. When choosing what stories I want to read I look for topics that intrigue me. I look to look at the same topic in different cultures. This allows me to compare and contrast how different cultures portray love, work, and power. I have enjoyed reading when I take a break from my LSAT preparation. It allows me to relax and take an adventure without ever leaving the comfort of home. My favorite stories were from "A Peep at the Pixies," which is why I chose to use them as inspiration for my storybook project. The stories from the African Congo were also very moving. I feel like they are serendipitous of life in the Congo.

Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs

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Looking forward I think I would like to read stories from the Native American: Cherokee section. For example,  The Owl Gets Married   written by James Mooney (week 9/10). I know animals were very symbolic in Cherokee culture. I actually studied Cherokee for a year and half. My Cherokee name is Tohiama. It means "peaceful water."

Tweedledee & Tweedledum

I came across different stories from Alice in Wonderland. I might just read all of those! For example, I want to read Tweedledum and Tweedledee written by Lewis Carroll (week 11/12).

I also came across some Snow White stories. For example, Snow White and Rose Red written by Margaret Hunt (week 13/14).

There all kinds of interesting stories in (Week 9-14) Indian Epics section. For example, Chopra. Ramayan . I don't know where to begin, but I know I'm excited to see what kind of adventures I can discover over the second half of the semester.