Thursday, September 12, 2013

Mythology: A Basic Overview

Myth: 


-A story of unknown authorship that people 
told  in an attempt to answer 
serious questions about how important 
things began and occurred. 
 
-Stories that explain natural occurrences 
and express beliefs of right and wrong.


Uses of Myth:

-To explain natural phenomena or an 
occurrence. 
-To explain the creation of the world. 
-To teach people moral lessons.
- To reveal values and customs
-To reveal the common hopes and fears of 
mankind (such as death)

Elements

-Myths will often contain heroes, gods and goddesses, or tricksters
-Myths often contain magic or supernatural events
-Myths usually involve nature or the adventures of heroes, gods and goddesses, or tricksters.

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