What is a Myth? THE STUDY AND ANALYSIS OF GREEK MYTHOLOGY.

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What is a Myth? THE STUDY AND ANALYSIS OF GREEK MYTHOLOGY

A myth is a fictional story which attempts to explain something in history, religion, or nature. The Essential Nature of Myth ogy/the_essential_nature_of_myth/the_essential_nature_of_myth_home_page. htm

Purpose OF MYTHS: To explain natural phenomena To explain the creation of the world To teach moral lessons To explain a historical event To explain ancient religious practices To reveal the common hopes and fears of mankind To simply entertain

Characteristics of Myths Have a religious undertone Are early man’s desire to explain the universe Generally involve nature or the adventure of gods/goddesses or heroes lementsofmythsppt.pdf god/goddesses are usually superhuman in nature Gods can appear in disguised form Human emotions are experienced by the god Magic is often present A metamorphosis may occur (transformation/change )