Penny Is a Folklorist Who Studies Myths and Stories from Different

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Multiple Choice

Penny is a folklorist who studies myths and stories from different cultures around the world. She notices that there are some character types that appear frequently, despite the fact that the cultures she studies have had little to no contact with each other. Whose work would Penny likely cite to explain this observation?

• A) Karen Horney
• B) Sigmund Freud
• C) Melanie Klein
• D) Carl Jung

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Definitions:

Commissioned

Refers to the act of formally requesting or hiring someone to create a specific piece of work, often relating to art or architecture.

Dogon Mask

Traditional African masks crafted by the Dogon people of Mali, used in ceremonial dances and embodying significant cultural and religious symbols.

Satimbe

“Sister on the head.” A Dogon (Mali) mask representing all women.

Creation Legend

Mythological stories or folk tales found in various cultures that describe the origins of the world, the universe, or humanity.