Elements of Myths.

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Elements of Myths

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

Myth Uses To explain natural phenomena or an occurrence.. To explain the creation off the world.. To teach people moral lessons.. To explain some historical event.. To explain some ancient religious practices.. To reveal the common hopes and fears of mankind..

Characteristics of Myths Myths are early man's desire to explain the universe.. Myths generally involve nature or the adventure of gods/goddesses and heroes.. The gods, goddesses, and heroes are super human in nature.. Gods sometimes appear in disguised form.. Human emotions are experienced by the gods.. Magic is often present in myths..