From Sources for Cultures of the West, Volume 1 - anaylze/compare
To analyze, compare, and contrast two primary sources Theme
The theme for this discussion is religion.
Reading
From Sources for Cultures of the West, Volume 1, Please read the following:
Chapter 1.4 “Epic of Gilgamesh”
Chapter 2.1 “Creating, Destroying, and Renewing the World: Genesis Chapter 1-8"
Directions
Compare the flood stories in “Epic of Gilgamesh” and “Creating, Destroying, and Renewing the World:
Genesis
Chapter 1-8” and write a discussion post answering the following questions.
What specific similarities between the two stories were you able to find?
What might account for these similarities?
Make sure that your post begins with a sentence which clearly states your main argument, and that it
refers to
specific evidence from the sources in order to support that argument. Then provide a substantial
response to at
least two of your classmates’ posts.
When you have completed your response, please respond to another classmate's post with a substantial
response.
Note: You will not be able to view your classmates' posts until you make your first post.
Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length, but not exceed 500 words. Your response to your
classmate’s post should be at least 2-3 substantive sentences.
Sample Solution