MYTHOLOGY

Mythology

Mythology

Theoretical Approaches to Mythology

Part 1) Myth and its Significance

“Mythology” signifies a means of myth telling from a culture and involves the study of myths. OED defines myth as traditional stories that include forces, beings, or creatures with supernatural powers that justifies “a religious belief or ritual, or a natural phenomenon.” Myths were part of all early cultures before the development of writing and reflected the beliefs of older generations that included speculations about the nature of the world, its origin, and the human experience. These ideas were passed down from generation to generation in the oral tradition through the retelling ...