Week 1: Overview

Wikipedia: (Indian Epics)

Even though the class is just beginning, I am starting to get a feel for what this course might be like for the rest of the semester.  I was initially drawn to the mythology and folklore class, but once I read about this course, I found that it was equally interesting to me for different reasons.  I have no background in Indian epics, Indian culture, or anything of the like, so this is all very new for me.  I am fairly familiar with Indian dance, having studied it in a History of World Dance course here at OU, but could definitely use a refresher or two.

In high school I studied Latin for four years, and learned a lot about Greek mythology.  That was always my favorite part of the courses.  I was of course interested in the language, but I thought it was so fun to be able to take a break from translating, and learn about ancient myths. My interest in that is what sparked my interest in this course.  Although different cultures, I feel that these Indian epic tales will be equally as entertaining to me, if not more entertaining because it is all new to me.  I love learning about new things, so I think this will be right up my alley.  I am excited to see what the rest of the semester  brings.