MYTHS & HERO TALES explain nature of the universe instruct members of the community in: –ideals of the culture –moral code of the people –consequences.

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MYTHS & HERO TALES

explain nature of the universe instruct members of the community in: –ideals of the culture –moral code of the people –consequences of breaking taboos –attitudes and behavior required to function successfully in that particular culture

VALUE OF MYTHS/HERO TALES broaden knowledge, understanding, appreciation of others provide insights into own life, behavior, values

inspire creative and intellectual pursuits: –enrich appreciation of literature, art, music –can lead to greater interest in history religion psychology anthropology archaeology

GREAT THEMES OF MYTH creation/world origins cosmic architecture/structure of universe causes of life and death supernatural beings (gods, spirits, demons) natural history/peculiarities cosmic disasters/end of world heroes

tricksters animals plants body and soul (spirit and afterlife) marriage and kinship social and religious customs

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