World Mythology: Foundations Of Culture
Foundations of Mythology
University of Phoenix
HUM/105
World Mythology
The word “myth” refers popularly to an urban legend to describe beliefs as it relates to behavior, customs, actions, values, roles, and environment. It is merely ones thoughts about a specific subject as it relates to a story, exhibit, or fairytale (Magoulick, n.d.). Myth is defined as stories that undergo a series of events sharing characteristics of legends and folktales. These stories, present themselves in our everyday lives through fiction characters, such as Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny (Stevens, 2013). The word “myth” is often used in academic context by using symbols and studies on the myth itself (Chernus, 2012). Political engagement …show more content…
or comparing a past occurrence in relation to a current event is an example of how our perception and understanding of the event that took place relates to its definition in our world. My definition of the word “myth” can be described as, a pretentious series of facts, usually make-believe, and then using these facts to create an implausible element.
Myths are always a part of culture and the development of gods and goddesses.
In many cultures, the egg, or egg shape has significant meaning. Myths from different cultures around the world address similar and universal themes because they present as folk tales, or fables, and frequently exist in movies that appeal to both adults and children. Human beings from different countries around the world share similar views whether through religious beliefs, cultural or scientific issues. The media is the common thread used to communicate these ideas. The connection between different cultures transcends through ancestral heritage whereby myths are told to one generation and pass down from one generation to the next. It is evident that there are some similarities between the mind and the spirit of human beings. It does not matter the individuals gender, their nationality, their orientation, their religious background, or the color of their skin to recognize that whenever they are presented with similar experiences and environment, will have the same …show more content…
mentalities
The relation between belief, knowledge, mythology, and religion, demonstrates a series of events that have taken place in a non-human character form (Magoulick, n. d.). Each area demonstrates a common theme based on the structure of the event and character. Mythology and religion intersect when concepts of supernatural forces are described as consecrated. Mythology and religion diverge when religion relates to a living myth in which has a description of a myth possessing its own truth (Chernus, 2012). Myths are often controlled concerning race and religion. According to Ira Chernus (2012), it has been told that, “Wealthy white Protestant men have historically had more control than anyone else over America’s myths.” The function of myth and religion is to provide an underlying support resource to uplift a person from within oneself, by what one may think can change a situation or by thinking into the future how one can be affected. Those who do not believe may say it gives an individual false hope, but others are dependent on the myths and religion that assist in the morning of a loss. There is also belief that death has a reformation demonstrated in some religion.
It seems as though as time passes, the definition of myth should also change. In today’s modern age, a story of a myth could include stories, such as Harry Potter or Superman (Patton, n.d.). These types of stories use familiar locations and aspects adapted and envisioned in today’s world. These stories incorporate traditions and cultures, but use underlying twists that make it mystical. This type of character creates a real life situation in which he or she can truly believe in existing or he or she could exist in that world. These types of mythological stories create symbols that people use to create storylines of their own (Patton, n.d.). Mythology can be associated with religion, philosophy, and other ancient sacredness. Through art and culture, he or she can observe paintings and symbolic places, (e.g. churches, temples) where human experience associates the individual with that belief. Art is a unique way to show how a self-image can be characterized within a mythological belief (Patton, n.d).
References
Magoulick, M.
(n.d.) what is myth? Retrieved from http://www.faculty.de.gcsu.edu/~mmagouli/defmyth.htm
Chernus, I. (2012). The meaning of “myth” in the American context. Mythic America. Retrieved from http://mythicamerica.wordpress.com/the-meaning-of-myth-in-the-american-context/
Patton, J.M. (n.d.). Myth in contemporary culture. Retrieved from http://www.joshuampatton.com/home/liter/myth-in-contemporar
Magoulick, M. (n.d.) what is myth? Retrieved from http://www.faculty.de.gcsu.edu/~mmagouli/defmyth.htm
Stevens, K. (2013). Foundations of mythology. Retrieved from http://www.termpaperwarehouse.com/essay-on/Foundations-Of-Mythology-Short Answers/61099
Chernus, I. (2012). The meaning of “myth” in the American context. Mythic America. Retrieved from
http://mythicamerica.wordpress.com/the-meaning-of-myth-in-the-american-context/
University of Phoenix
HUM/105
World Mythology
The word “myth” refers popularly to an urban legend to describe beliefs as it relates to behavior, customs, actions, values, roles, and environment. It is merely ones thoughts about a specific subject as it relates to a story, exhibit, or fairytale (Magoulick, n.d.). Myth is defined as stories that undergo a series of events sharing characteristics of legends and folktales. These stories, present themselves in our everyday lives through fiction characters, such as Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny (Stevens, 2013). The word “myth” is often used in academic context by using symbols and studies on the myth itself (Chernus, 2012). Political engagement …show more content…
or comparing a past occurrence in relation to a current event is an example of how our perception and understanding of the event that took place relates to its definition in our world. My definition of the word “myth” can be described as, a pretentious series of facts, usually make-believe, and then using these facts to create an implausible element.
Myths are always a part of culture and the development of gods and goddesses.
In many cultures, the egg, or egg shape has significant meaning. Myths from different cultures around the world address similar and universal themes because they present as folk tales, or fables, and frequently exist in movies that appeal to both adults and children. Human beings from different countries around the world share similar views whether through religious beliefs, cultural or scientific issues. The media is the common thread used to communicate these ideas. The connection between different cultures transcends through ancestral heritage whereby myths are told to one generation and pass down from one generation to the next. It is evident that there are some similarities between the mind and the spirit of human beings. It does not matter the individuals gender, their nationality, their orientation, their religious background, or the color of their skin to recognize that whenever they are presented with similar experiences and environment, will have the same …show more content…
mentalities
The relation between belief, knowledge, mythology, and religion, demonstrates a series of events that have taken place in a non-human character form (Magoulick, n. d.). Each area demonstrates a common theme based on the structure of the event and character. Mythology and religion intersect when concepts of supernatural forces are described as consecrated. Mythology and religion diverge when religion relates to a living myth in which has a description of a myth possessing its own truth (Chernus, 2012). Myths are often controlled concerning race and religion. According to Ira Chernus (2012), it has been told that, “Wealthy white Protestant men have historically had more control than anyone else over America’s myths.” The function of myth and religion is to provide an underlying support resource to uplift a person from within oneself, by what one may think can change a situation or by thinking into the future how one can be affected. Those who do not believe may say it gives an individual false hope, but others are dependent on the myths and religion that assist in the morning of a loss. There is also belief that death has a reformation demonstrated in some religion.
It seems as though as time passes, the definition of myth should also change. In today’s modern age, a story of a myth could include stories, such as Harry Potter or Superman (Patton, n.d.). These types of stories use familiar locations and aspects adapted and envisioned in today’s world. These stories incorporate traditions and cultures, but use underlying twists that make it mystical. This type of character creates a real life situation in which he or she can truly believe in existing or he or she could exist in that world. These types of mythological stories create symbols that people use to create storylines of their own (Patton, n.d.). Mythology can be associated with religion, philosophy, and other ancient sacredness. Through art and culture, he or she can observe paintings and symbolic places, (e.g. churches, temples) where human experience associates the individual with that belief. Art is a unique way to show how a self-image can be characterized within a mythological belief (Patton, n.d).
References
Magoulick, M.
(n.d.) what is myth? Retrieved from http://www.faculty.de.gcsu.edu/~mmagouli/defmyth.htm
Chernus, I. (2012). The meaning of “myth” in the American context. Mythic America. Retrieved from http://mythicamerica.wordpress.com/the-meaning-of-myth-in-the-american-context/
Patton, J.M. (n.d.). Myth in contemporary culture. Retrieved from http://www.joshuampatton.com/home/liter/myth-in-contemporar
Magoulick, M. (n.d.) what is myth? Retrieved from http://www.faculty.de.gcsu.edu/~mmagouli/defmyth.htm
Stevens, K. (2013). Foundations of mythology. Retrieved from http://www.termpaperwarehouse.com/essay-on/Foundations-Of-Mythology-Short Answers/61099
Chernus, I. (2012). The meaning of “myth” in the American context. Mythic America. Retrieved from
http://mythicamerica.wordpress.com/the-meaning-of-myth-in-the-american-context/