This course offers a comparative exploration of myths from various cultures, with a particular focus on the western canon. Students will analyze myths using a variety of critical methods, examining their origins, development, and lasting influence on literature, art, philosophy, psychology, and other branches of the humanities. Through utilizing universal themes found in these stories, this course fosters a deeper understanding of the human condition and the cultural significance of myth. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and the ways mythological symbols and ideas shape worldviews across time and societies.