ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Heroes of Mythology They were often of divine ancestry and noted for superhuman courageous acts. The gods, much like the GREEK GODDESSES of history, have very exaggerated personalities and they are plagued with personal flaws and negative emotions despite they immortality and superhero-like powers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Myths are stories that are based on tradition. Some may have factual origins, while others are completely fictional. But myths are more than mere stories and they serve a more profound purpose in ancient and modern cultures. Myths are sacred tales that explain the world and man’s experience.

Detailed explanation-3: -Myth – a fictional tale that explains the actions of gods or heroes or the origins of elements of nature. Narrative – writing or speech that tells a story.

Detailed explanation-4: -They depict the relationships between various gods and between gods and men. They provide a moral code by which to live. And myths treat the lives of heroes who represent the ideals of a society. In short, myths largely deal with the significant aspects of human and super-human existence.