Religion
DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES MARCH, 2014 INTRODUCTION TO MYTHS AND SYMBOLS THE VERY. REV. DR. NATHAN IDDRISU SAMWINI
NAME: ERICA OSEI – ANTOBRE
INDEX NUMBER: 7381112 NARRATE THE AETIOLOGICAL MYTH OF YOUR PEOPLE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW:
1. WHAT IS THE MANIFEST FUNCTION OF THIS MYTH
2. WHAT IS THE LATENT FUNCTION OF THIS MYTH
3. IN FIVE SENTENCES GIVE THE RELEVANCE OF THIS MYTH IN THE 21st CENTURY There are a countless number of sources from which the African concept of the origin of the universe, life and humans place in it can be studied. These include myths, proverbs, funeral dirges, art and craft, libation and prayer, poetry and music. Mythos the Greek word which means story. In popular usage the word means false story. Although myths are sacred stories, others people are myths are often considered to be false. According to Hertzbert “A myth is an account of the deeds of a god or a supernatural being”. Nicholas Corte says, “Myths is a representation of reality which though fantastic is seen to be accurate”. According to Daryll Forde, “the myths of the origin of a people of the natural resources they exploit of their cultural equipment and of their social institutions, express and sustain attitudes towards extra human forces that are believed to control and intervene among them.
Aeteological myths seeks to describe lesser beginnings. It explains the sacred rites, laws, and customary practices, taboos of a clan and features of the landscape. Aeteological myth is also known as “explanatory myth”.
“A tree without roots is worse than grass” Okomfo Anokye, Osei Tutu and the Golden stool all have a connection with the Ashanti’s .And I come from Bonwire in the Ashanti region. Legend has it that, Okomfo Anokye (A high Priest) caused the famous Asante Royal throne known as the golden stool ( belied to be covered with pure
NAME: ERICA OSEI – ANTOBRE
INDEX NUMBER: 7381112 NARRATE THE AETIOLOGICAL MYTH OF YOUR PEOPLE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW:
1. WHAT IS THE MANIFEST FUNCTION OF THIS MYTH
2. WHAT IS THE LATENT FUNCTION OF THIS MYTH
3. IN FIVE SENTENCES GIVE THE RELEVANCE OF THIS MYTH IN THE 21st CENTURY There are a countless number of sources from which the African concept of the origin of the universe, life and humans place in it can be studied. These include myths, proverbs, funeral dirges, art and craft, libation and prayer, poetry and music. Mythos the Greek word which means story. In popular usage the word means false story. Although myths are sacred stories, others people are myths are often considered to be false. According to Hertzbert “A myth is an account of the deeds of a god or a supernatural being”. Nicholas Corte says, “Myths is a representation of reality which though fantastic is seen to be accurate”. According to Daryll Forde, “the myths of the origin of a people of the natural resources they exploit of their cultural equipment and of their social institutions, express and sustain attitudes towards extra human forces that are believed to control and intervene among them.
Aeteological myths seeks to describe lesser beginnings. It explains the sacred rites, laws, and customary practices, taboos of a clan and features of the landscape. Aeteological myth is also known as “explanatory myth”.
“A tree without roots is worse than grass” Okomfo Anokye, Osei Tutu and the Golden stool all have a connection with the Ashanti’s .And I come from Bonwire in the Ashanti region. Legend has it that, Okomfo Anokye (A high Priest) caused the famous Asante Royal throne known as the golden stool ( belied to be covered with pure