1. 6 Uses of Mythology Notes and Overview

2. Myths were created to:
1. Explain creation of the earth or worldly things
Earth, sky, oceans, mountains, etc.

3. Myths were created to: 2. Explain a natural phenomena
Tornadoes, earthquakes, tsunami, storms, fires

4. Myths were created to: 3. Explain a moral lesson
Teach not to lie, steal, gossip; to obey parents

5. Myths were created to: 4. Explain a historical event
Wars, space travel, 9/11, etc.

6. Myths were created to: 5. Explain mankind’s deepest fears
Sky falling, earth explosions, human extinction, running out of natural resources

7. Myths were created to: 6. Explain the changing of a season
Summer to fall, winter to spring, spring to summer