Hum Mythology

Foundations of Mythology Short Answers

How is the word myth used popularly? For example, what does the statement, “It’s a myth” mean? In contrast, how is the word myth used in the academic context? After considering the definition in your textbooks and course materials, write a definition in your own words.

The word myth on this century is used to identify a story of some sort. Which usually is a fiction story stating it is not real. “It’s a myth” means that it is not a fictional story, it is sort of like a rumor no one really knows if it truly happened or not. In contrast, the word myth in academic context is used as follows; A myth is a form of story that did or did not happened in ancient times. To me a myth is a story that is told to children to either scare them or make them feel like they can do anything they want even though the story may in all actually never have happened. Myths are like fairy tales we love them but do not know if they truly happened or not.

Why do myths from different cultures around the world address such similar or universal themes? Think about how myths explain the unknown and the tribulations of mankind.

Myths from different cultures address the same themes but in different ways because in the end we are all trying to explain the same thing but in different ways. For example, when trying to speak about human creation some people believe that we were created by a higher being that created all of us and other people believe that we were created by evolution which mean tiny molecules evolving in to what we call now humans. Myths are all the same a story that is fictional but has a very positive message for every person looking for an answer on some type of feeling or question.

What is the relationship between belief, knowledge, mythology, and religion? Where do mythology and religion intersect? Where do they diverge? Think about the function of myth and religion in helping human beings cope with change, suffering, loss, and death....