Joseph Campbell's Monomyth describes the common heroic narrative in which a heroic protagonist sets out, has transformative adventures, and returns home. Here, ORIAS provides resources to explore and compare three different works through the lens of the Monomyth: Mali's Sunjata, South Asia's Ramayana, and Japan's Yamato.
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Welcome to this tour of Ibn Battuta's medieval travels! You will be following in the footsteps of this famous 14th century Muslim traveler, exploring the places he visited and the people he encountered.
Video and text resources from the 2016 Summer Institute for Community College Teachers
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