A consideration of the great myths of India and the Far East. This survey course will explore the foundation myths and the sacred texts which give rise to and inform the great religions of the region, particularly Hinduism and the vehicles of Buddhism. Consideration will also be given to the indigenous myths of the Orient and the ways of life they support (i.e., Shinto, Daoism, Confucianism).

This course may be taken 1 time for credit.