ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Myths include gods and/or goddesses, and these figures often have supernatural powers. Myths include an explanation for how something came to be in the world. Such stories have ancient origins; therefore, they did not have the scientific explanations that we do today for such phenomena as weather.

Detailed explanation-2: -Elicit from them that myths-like other stories-contain the following elements: characters, setting, conflict, plot, and resolution. In addition, myths usually explained some aspect of nature or accounted for some human action. Frequently, myths also included a metamorphosis, a change in shape or form.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mythology primarily focuses on stories that a particular culture has believed to be true and which may use supernatural events or characters to explain the nature of the universe and humanity.

Detailed explanation-4: -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. It is distinguished from symbolic behaviour (cult, ritual) and symbolic places or objects (temples, icons).

Detailed explanation-5: -So, we’re gonna start by saying that a myth is a story, but it’s a special kind of story, that for the purposes of this series has two primary characteristics: significance and staying power.