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We have read several narratives which involve the overthrow of the father by a son
or other offspring. Discuss each instance of this, pointing out similarities and differences,
and then give some indication what this story teaches modern readers.

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Compare and contrast the stories we have read about the creation of human beings,
from Greek and Roman mythology and from the Hebrew Bible. What do the stories say
about humans' destiny?
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