Folklore and mythology address the ways in which stories, symbols, rituals, and traditions shape and reflect human behavior. At Lisburn University, we delve into the myriad ways myths, legends, and folklore have been used — and sometimes misunderstood — to convey cultural values, explain natural phenomena, and build collective identities across societies and eras.

One day in class, your professor might present a legendary tale from Norse mythology or a well-known folktale from another culture. You and your classmates analyze, critique, and discuss the story from different perspectives, such as its origins, themes, symbolic meanings, and its influence on modern media or cultural practices. Then, you craft your own reinterpretation of the tale, adapting it to a contemporary context.