ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The dictionary defines a myth as: “a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining some natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.” What’s tricky, however, is sometimes “legend” is listed as a synonym for a myth.

Detailed explanation-2: -myth, a symbolic narrative, usually of unknown origin and at least partly traditional, that ostensibly relates actual events and that is especially associated with religious belief.

Detailed explanation-3: -A. A myth is a traditional story or legend, generally about the ancient history of a population of people. A myth includes supernatural events and characters. A great example of myths are the Greek myths that tell legendary stories of ancient heroes, cities, and historic events.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -Introduction. There are four basic theories of myth. Those theories are: the rational myth theory, functional myth theory, structural myth theory, and the psychological myth theory.