Evaluation:
Published: 10.07.2006.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'Mythologies', 1.
  • Essays 'Mythologies', 2.
  • Essays 'Mythologies', 3.
Extract

Myths are a blend of fantasy and reality. Myths are stories that are not literally true. If they were, archaeologists would have found at least one set of giant bones or at least a unicorn horn or two. At the same time, myths are not completely false. Although literally untrue, there is a stronger current of truth that lies beneath the surface words of a myth. This current of truth flows through the power of symbols, actions, and reactions that have a very deep meaning for all people, regardless of race or age and in many cases even the period of time in which they live. …

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