The representation of gender and sexuality in ancient myths and literature.
Creation myths: Stories explaining the origins of the universe, humans, and natural phenomena.
Gods and goddesses: Study of the various deities and their attributes, divine powers, and myths associated with them.
Heroes and heroines: Myths and legends of heroic figures and their exploits, including mythological figures such as Hercules, Perseus, and Theseus.
Monsters and creatures: Analysis of mythological beasts, such as the Cyclops, Minotaur, and Medusa.
Mythological narrative structures: Identifying and analyzing the recurring narrative structures that occur in myths.
Gender roles: The different ways that men and women were conceptualized in mythology and literature.
Love and sexuality: The role of love and sexuality in ancient mythology and literature.
Classic and romantic mythologies: The differences between these two mythological narratives, and how they represent different concepts of love and romance.
Gender and symbolism: Examining how certain symbolism and imagery associate with particular genders, and how these meanings change over time.
Mythology and gender identity: Exploring how different cultures understand and navigate gender identity in mythology and literature.
Greek Mythology: Stories about the gods, goddesses, and heroes of ancient Greece.
Roman Mythology: Stories about the gods, goddesses, and heroes of ancient Rome.
Norse Mythology: Stories about the gods, goddesses, and heroes of ancient Scandinavia.
Egyptian Mythology: Stories about the gods, goddesses, and pharaohs of ancient Egypt.
Hindu Mythology: Stories about the gods, goddesses, and heroes of ancient India.
Chinese Mythology: Stories about the gods, goddesses, and legendary figures of ancient China.
Japanese Mythology: Stories about the gods, goddesses, and legends of ancient Japan.
Aztec Mythology: Stories about the gods, goddesses, and legends of ancient Mexico.
Inca Mythology: Stories about the gods, goddesses, and legends of ancient South America.
African Mythology: Stories about the gods, goddesses, and legendary figures of ancient Africa.
Celtic Mythology: Stories about the gods, goddesses, and mythical creatures of ancient Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
Arthurian Legend: Stories about the legendary King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table.
Medieval Romance: Stories about chivalry, courtly love, and heroic quests.
Classical Literature: Works of literature from ancient Greece and Rome, such as epic poems and plays.
Shakespearean Drama: Plays written by William Shakespeare that explore themes of gender and sexuality.
Fairy Tales: Folktales that often feature magical creatures, enchanted objects, and heroic protagonists.
Folktale: Traditional stories that have been passed down through generations of oral storytelling.
Epic Poetry: Long, narrative poems that often tell the story of a hero's journey or a battle.
Mythic Fiction: Modern works of fiction that draw on mythology and folklore for inspiration.
Science Fiction and Fantasy: Genres of literature that often explore alternate worlds, magical abilities, and supernatural powers.