ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -A natural aetiological myth explains an aspect of nature. For example, you could explain lightning and thunder by saying that Zeus is angry. An etymological aetiological myth explains the origin of a word. (Etymology is the study of word origins.)

Detailed explanation-2: -An origin myth is a myth that describes the origin of some feature of the natural or social world. One type of origin myth is the creation or cosmogonic myth, a story that describes the creation of the world.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Myth 1: Never put a baby bird back in its nest. The parents will smell your scent and abandon the chick. Nope, they won’t! While it’s usually best not to disturb wildlife, this reasoning is hogwash.