MYTHS - What are they?
Myths were written and told to explain natural phenomena. They used to be, and still are, a part of every culture in existence. They state where certain civilizations originated from, how humans appeared on the world’s surface, origin of animals, traditions and cultural values. Another important thing they touch, is the meaning of death and the afterlife. These are only just a few topics mentioned from a long list. They were used to put order in the chaotic world full of surprises and mysteries. Using myths, people have created rules that people lived by in order to keep everyone in line. A good example is the Norse mythology. The Vikings believed that that only a true warrior deserves a place in Valhalla. This belief motivated them to fight with passion and determination, which led to their success as a race. Most importantly, the stories called “myths” gave life meaning and a goal. They explained, comforted and directed a community of like-minded believers. https://www.worl...