Sacred Destination

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Week 5 Sacred Destination
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 is like a travel guidebook—letting someone from outside of the culture know what he or she should expect to find if they were to visit the mythical place.
Create an 12-20 slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with detailed speaker notes in the slides not in the speakers notes. I cannot see the speaker’s notes section of PowerPoint when I grade. You may want to alternate between speakers notes and slide images in your presentation. Refer to the University of Phoenix Material “Help With Microsoft® PowerPoint® Assignments” for additional help.
Submit your assignment. Ensure you include:
Introduction and concluding slide
An explanation of the mythological origins, history, and functions of the place
A description of any sacred objects and attributes associated with the deities and mythological origins of this place and the symbolism of these objects as used by contemporary people and cultures
For example, Apollo’s snake and lyre or Buddha’s bodhi tree
A comparison of this place to those that serve similar functions in other cultures
For example, mountaintops, temples, burial sites or memorials, and so on
An explanation of the relevance of this place and these objects in contemporary culture—consider the following questions:
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?
A list of the most important facts to know about the surrounding culture, such as:
Etiquette and dress to follow when visiting
What these facts tell us about the culture that gave rise to the myth
Include citations and references throughout your assignment. APA formatting is preferred but not required, but please give it your best shot.