Topic Brainstorm

Tonatuih - Aztec Sun God

Image from: https://www.thoughtco.com/deities-of-mexica-mythology-170042


Creation Stories.

I think creation stories are fascinating. It is interesting to hear the different ways that people thought humans were created. Growing up catholic, I was very familiar with the creation story in the Bible. Middle school was the first time I heard the creation stories from other cultures. I remember thinking that those stories were silly, but now I appreciate the creativity behind them. I don't know much about them other than what I learned in grade school. I would like to learn new creation stories, specifically from Latin America and the indigenous tribes that originated there. 

Mayan Creation Story: https://readicon.com/maya-creation-story/

Ghost Stories.

Ghost stories have always been one of my favorites. In elementary, I read every ghost story available in the library. The suspense kept me coming back for more. The only ghost story I was told growing up was the story of "La Llorona." I'd like to learn some ghost stories that originated here in Oklahoma. Maybe even visit the sites of the stories if they're not too far away.

https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ok-ghosts/

Brazilian Stories.

I am in my third semester of Portuguese, and I have learned a lot about Brazilian culture. I listen to Brazilian music and have even watched a couple of Brazilian movies. Reading Brazilian stories will be an excellent opportunity to learn more about their culture and read something that isn't in a textbook format.

http://freebookapalooza.blogspot.com/2015/12/eells-tales-of-giants-from-brazil.html

Gods.

Gods and Goddesses are by far, one of the most substantial subjects in mythology. Growing up, I was taught about the Greek, Roman, and sometimes even Hindu Gods. For this assignment, I believe this would be an excellent opportunity to learn more about other Gods. I am really interested in learning about the Aztec Gods. I want to learn more about the Aztec culture.

http://www.native-languages.org/aztec-legends.htm




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