Paper 3: Creation OR Sacrifice

Write a 600-1000 word paper on one of the following topics: 1. Analyze the fundamental attitudes toward reality in the Hindu, Manichaean OR Aboriginal creation myth (choose one only) 2. Pick one of the sacrifice rituals described–either the Ainu, the Dogon (Ogotemmeli) or the Sioux (Lame Deer)–and discuss its function and purpose and analyze the spiritual/psychological/physical techniques the ritual uses to achieve its goals. What are these techniques and how do they work to change individuals’ (and the group’s) self-understanding? if you need any more information on this topic you can use the book Sproul, Barbara. Primal Myths.  (ISBN 978-0060675011)