Prepare a presentation about a sacred place in mythology, for example, the Oracle at Delphi or the Mahabodhi Temple. This place may or may not currently exist.

Imagine this presentation as being like a travel guide book, letting someone from outside of the culture know what he or she should expect to find if he or she were to actually visit the mythical place.

Create a 10- to 14-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with detailed speaker notes. The use of images is encouraged, but again review the Announcement on Powerpoints posted in wk1 about the use of photographs and copyrighted graphics.

"Permission to use" statement must be attached to the citations. Put your research information in the Speaker's Notes box with citations.

Include the following:

The mythological origins, history, and functions of the place

Any sacred objects and attributes associated with the deities and mythological origins of this place, for example, Apollo's snake and lyre, or Buddha's bodhi tree. Discuss the symbolism of these objects as used by contemporary people and cultures.

A comparison of this place to those that serve similar functions in other cultures, for example, mountain tops, temples, burial sites or memorials, and so on

The relevance of this place and these objects in contemporary culture, What significance do these places or things hold in the minds and emotions of the people? How do these places or things connect to mythological stories from that culture? What is the role of place and the associated objects?

The most important facts to know about the surrounding culture, and etiquette and dress to follow when visiting to this place. Most importantly, what do these details tell us about the culture that gave rise to the myth?