Middle Eastern Mythology: Research Starters Topics

Middle Eastern Mythology: Research Starters Topics

The word myth is derived from the Greek work mythos, meaning “speech” and “discourse,” and then evolved to mean “legend” or “fable.” While there is no uniform definition of myth, there are many kinds, including creation myths, flood myths, myths of nation and races, and myths of the future. There are numerous Research Starter articles related to the mythology of the Middle East. The list below includes the most relevant Research Starter items.

Ahura Mazda and the Battle between Good and Evil

Pharaoh’s Dreams

Samson the Judge

The Baal Myth from Ugarit

The Burning Bush Myth

The Creation and Fall (Traditional Jewish myth)

The Nursemaid of Rostam

The Story of Job (Traditional Jewish myth)

The Tower of Babel (Biblical story)