LITERATURE QUESTIONS
TRADITIONAL LITERATURE
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giants and dragons
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castles and forests
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heroic or godly characters
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talking animals and a lesson
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Detailed explanation-1: -The subjects of myths reflect the universal concerns of mankind throughout history: birth, death, the afterlife, the origin of man and the world, good and evil and the nature of man himself. A myth taps into a universal cultural narrative, the collective wisdom of man.
Detailed explanation-2: -Main characters in myths are usually gods, demigods or supernatural humans, while legends generally feature humans as their main characters. Many exceptions and combinations exist, as in the Iliad, Odyssey and Aeneid.
Detailed explanation-3: -While legends are based in history, myths are based on religion or faith belief systems and explain natural phenomenon, rather than tell a historical story. Many cultures have myths describing the same natural occurrences: how the world began, why the seasons change, what causes lightning or why volcanoes erupt.
Detailed explanation-4: -Heroic myths educate people in the social order of society, the perseverance of the human spirit, and the deeds of individuals. Heroes, such as Theseus, Hercules, Jason, and Odysseus are inspiring because they outwit and defeat hideous monsters, and they overcome their inner fears, insecurities, and other flaws.