The analysis of the gendered aspects of myths and mythology, including representations of women, men, and non-binary individuals.
Gender roles in myth: The ways in which myths depict gender roles and norms and how these compare to contemporary understandings of gender.
Feminine archetypes in mythology: The feminine archetypes such as the mother, the maiden, the crone, and their significance in mythology.
Masculine archetypes in mythology: The masculine archetypes such as the hero, the warrior, the sage, and their significance in mythology.
Gender and identity in creation myths: Understanding how mythologies conceive of the origins of gender and how they relate to broader notions of human identity.
Gender and power in mythology: The roles that gender plays in the distribution of power in mythologies, and how this relates to contemporary power dynamics.
Queer readings of mythological narratives: Presenting alternative interpretations of myths that challenge dominant heterosexual norms and dominant gender roles.
Gender and religious rituals: The ways in which gender relates to the performance and practice of religious rituals in different cultures.
Gendered language and mythology: The influence of language on the ways in which myths describe gender, and how this influences the interpretation of gender roles.
Comparative mythology and gender: Understanding how gender roles and identities are depicted in different mythologies across various cultural contexts.
Gender, feminism, and mythology: The relationship between feminist theory and the study of mythology, critiquing historical misogyny in myths and how these can be reimagined or transformed.
Gender and mythology in popular culture: Analysis of the gendered themes and archetypes in popular films, television shows, and other media that draw on mythology.
Contemporary mythic reinterpretations: Examples of how contemporary artists, writers, and thinkers re-contextualize mythology to challenge dominant understandings of gender roles and identities.
Creation Myths: These myths describe how the world or the universe came to be, and they typically involve gods or other supernatural beings.
Oedipus Complex: This myth explains the psychological phenomenon where a son is sexually attracted to his mother and feels rivalry with his father.
Trickster Myths: These myths revolve around a central character who is clever, mischievous, and often plays pranks on others.
Hero Myths: These myths tell the story of a heroic figure who overcomes great challenges and trials to complete a task.
Divine Feminine Myths: These myths explore the role of feminine figures in creation, the afterlife, or the natural world.
Folktales: These myths come from various cultural traditions and explore common themes such as love, family, power, and nature.
Epic Myths: These myths describe battles and quests that epic heroes take to achieve a goal and are sometimes accompanied by supernatural elements.
Myths of Origin: These myths explain how certain cultural practices or traditions came to be, such as marriage, religious practices or social customs.
Religious Myths: These myths concern the beliefs and practices of a particular religion and may include stories about gods, spirits, or other supernatural beings.
Sexual Identity Myths: These myths explore the ways in which gender and sexuality are constructed and understood in different cultures.
Ghost Stories: These myths involve the supernatural and often depict spirits, ghosts or other entities that haunt a particular place or person.
Mythical Creatures: These myths describe fictional or imagined creatures, such as dragons, unicorns, and mermaids.