WORLD CIVILIZATION

Detailed explanation-1: -A myth is a traditional story, which may describe the origins of the world and /or of a people. A myth is an attempt to explain mysteries, supernatural events and cultural traditions. Sometimes sacred in nature, a myth can involve gods or other creatures and a myth represents reality in dramatic ways.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -A myth, at its most basic level, is a story that aims to explain a specific culture’s beliefs, origin, or purpose.

Detailed explanation-4: -A myth is a traditional story that explains the beliefs of a people about the natural and human world. The main characters in myths are usually gods or supernatural heroes. The stories are set in the distant past. The people who told these stories believed that they were true.

Detailed explanation-5: -Some examples of famous myths are: Hercules and the Lion (Greece) The Birth of Horus (Egypt) The Children of Lir (Ireland)