2006-09-13 05:50:44 · 7 answers · asked by Axel ∇ 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Keeping in mind that I'm a graduate student studying mythology, which makes this answer make sense...
It's the great connector. I love, absolutely love, seeking out the connections from one culture to the next within mythology. Aside from that, it's also an amazing look at human culture--understand a people's mythology and religion, and you understand the people.
2006-09-13 07:32:23 · answer #1 · answered by angk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sociologist believe that Myth is the most real truth in a society. I believe that is true. Long before we had science take the magic out of rainbows, we had myth telling us of how they got there in the first place. Personally I would rather hear about how the rainbow is the messenger of a god or the seal of a promise than to think it is all light and water.
Life is hard enough without denying magic, myth and miracles
2006-09-13 20:09:25 · answer #2 · answered by medusaunveiled 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
great reasoning and moral stories to learn from. they are the archaic keepers of eternal truths.
READ The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell
2006-09-13 12:56:16 · answer #3 · answered by cliffy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lesson. Myth tell us about the history of humanity.
2006-09-13 13:52:06 · answer #4 · answered by A.N 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It brings me back to my roots. And it's my favorite part of life.
2006-09-13 16:19:41 · answer #5 · answered by dan_blackblade 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
entertainment
2006-09-13 12:52:01 · answer #6 · answered by pops 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
nothing
2006-09-13 12:52:05 · answer #7 · answered by george p 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋