Foundations of Mythology Short Answers
Foundations of Mythology Short Answers
Lorre ' J. Rhodes
HUM 105
April 28, 2014
Professor Terry Bovinet
Foundations of Mythology Short Answers
Myths are ancient stories that try to answer fundamental human questions. Myths are interpreted as living text people pass down from generation to generation existing in many cultures from Native Americans to modern day Irish poets. This paper will explore the popularity of myths, the relationship among knowledge, belief, mythology, and religion, and defend mythology’s relevance in contemporary culture.
In modern times, the word myth is used to describe a story or tale of intrigue and mystery. Urban legends and urban myth are shared across generations. When people hear “it is a myth,” they prepare themselves for an outrageous story that could be true. One popular urban myth is Mr. Rogers from the children’s television show was a Navy Seal sniper (Pegg, 2011 - 2014). This statement is completely untrue; however, people like to tell the story. The word myth in an academic setting has a completely different meaning. During the time of World War II, the word myth meant the science of the races. Myths were used to sort out the races based on the differences and similarities of languages and sacred stories (Leonard & McClure, 2004). My definition of the word myth is, a story told based on some truth and much fiction to calm the fears and anxieties of life’s ups and downs (L. J. Rhodes, personal communication, April 26, 2014).
Myths from around the world address the same subject matter and universal themes because people want answers to the same questions. No matter what culture people come from they have some of the same fears, goals, dreams, likes and dislikes. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs people have five things needed for their survival. These needs are divided into two separate categories, basic needs and growth needs. If these needs are not met people tend to seek answers as to
Lorre ' J. Rhodes
HUM 105
April 28, 2014
Professor Terry Bovinet
Foundations of Mythology Short Answers
Myths are ancient stories that try to answer fundamental human questions. Myths are interpreted as living text people pass down from generation to generation existing in many cultures from Native Americans to modern day Irish poets. This paper will explore the popularity of myths, the relationship among knowledge, belief, mythology, and religion, and defend mythology’s relevance in contemporary culture.
In modern times, the word myth is used to describe a story or tale of intrigue and mystery. Urban legends and urban myth are shared across generations. When people hear “it is a myth,” they prepare themselves for an outrageous story that could be true. One popular urban myth is Mr. Rogers from the children’s television show was a Navy Seal sniper (Pegg, 2011 - 2014). This statement is completely untrue; however, people like to tell the story. The word myth in an academic setting has a completely different meaning. During the time of World War II, the word myth meant the science of the races. Myths were used to sort out the races based on the differences and similarities of languages and sacred stories (Leonard & McClure, 2004). My definition of the word myth is, a story told based on some truth and much fiction to calm the fears and anxieties of life’s ups and downs (L. J. Rhodes, personal communication, April 26, 2014).
Myths from around the world address the same subject matter and universal themes because people want answers to the same questions. No matter what culture people come from they have some of the same fears, goals, dreams, likes and dislikes. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs people have five things needed for their survival. These needs are divided into two separate categories, basic needs and growth needs. If these needs are not met people tend to seek answers as to
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