World Mythology- Part I: Chapters 1-5 Test

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How does Leeming define the cosmic myth?

Back

Myths that define the order of the world.

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How does Leeming define cosmology?

Back

The study of the structure of the universe.

Front

Which subject is not part of cosmology?

Back

The meaning of life.

Front

What does Leeming say is constant from one set of myths to another?

Back

Universal human concerns.

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Cosmogony

Back

Myth of creation.

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From which language does the term "Cosmogony" originate?

Back

Greek.

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Which narrative is not an aspect of cosmogony?

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Explanation of natural phenomena.

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How does Leeming describe cosmogonies?

Back

As sacramental.

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What does Leeming say cosmogonies represent?

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Cultural truths.

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How does Leeming describe the mythical concern of creation?

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As a metaphor for birth.