My interests thus far are all over. I do not know exactly how I feel about anything I have come across. I like the story of the Golden Deer I read on one of the storybooks because it reminded me of the Bible story of the golden calf at first thought.
I have never taken epic literature before, and I have not been introduced to the genre really at all. I am a very pragmatic and cookie cutter person, therefor my imagination and creative side does not flow easily. I have however learned about mythology. When I was younger I went through a program that did a unit on mythology, I remember enjoying it and studying it more on my own after, but since have not put much thought into it. When I think of the words 'mythology' and 'epic' the movie Hercules comes to mind (tat was my honest first thought).
I have never taken classes about religion before. I do not know much about Islam although, I taught myself a little about Buddhism in high school. I do however identify as Christian, and read the Bible.
While I know there are many interesting facts about Indian history and culture, I have never personally studied or familiarized myself with it. I am excited to learn through this class. Everything from the food, music, films, and dance are unfamiliar to me.
I was browsing the page of pictures to look at, and none of them were familiar to me. This picture in particular caught my eye though. I found it interesting because while most photos are beautiful or abstract or a depiction of a story or moment, this was a simple image of a man like character that is not pretty or telling.
A Srange Troll Like Man
Image source: Manthara,
a Wayang Kulit shadow puppet
It is fascinating to know so little now, but be on the edge of learning so much about a new culture and its history!!
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