- Investigate the mythological origins or a current superhero as portrayed in film and/or comic books published by Marvel or CD Comics: some suggestions include Thor, Loki, Wonder Woman, Superman, Black Panther, Shang-Ri
- Investigate the mythological origins of a video game or contemporary board game. Suggestions include Ra, Odin's Ravens, Cyclades, OKAMI
- Investigate the mythological influences embedded within a popular fictional series that your have read or will read for this project. Some suggestions include series built around Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Percy Jackson books.
- Investigate the mythological epistemologies of a particular culture around death and the afterlife. Some suggestions of rich mythological cultures to investigate: ancient belief systems within Egyptian, Indian, Mayan, Aztec, Chinese, and Norse cultures.
- Investigate the ways that culturally specific mythology influences a culture's popular culture. Suggestions include Indian mythology and Bollywood films, Japanese mythology and anime
- Investigate the ways a monomyth paradigm illuminates a mythological figure’s journey as portrayed in an ancient epic or classic text. Suggestions include Beowulf, King Arthur, or Gilgamesh
- Investigate the mythological origins of several culturally specific annual festivals. Suggestions include Diwali, Hai Ba Trung Day, Dia de los Muertos, Beltane/Solstice/Midsummer festivals
Investigate the ways a monomyth paradigm and/or mythological influences illuminate the central figure’s journey as portrayed in a contemporary film or tv series (you will need to invest time to watch these entire story arcs for this choice). Suggestions include:
Anne with an E: Anne
His Dark Materials (HBO): Lyra
Sweet Tooth: Gus
Maid: Alex
The Queen’s Gambit: Beth