religion and mythology. this question keeps coming up...?

Question

ok i have to say now, because this question is like a daily occurence.

Myths deal more with creatures not with gods - such that - Harpies, Cyclops, Dragons, Medusa, Yeti, Bigfoot, Chupacabra, Loch Ness Monster. those are myths. they are not to be mixed with religions

Religions deal more with gods, the afterlife, philosophy of life, morality.

that being said, greek "mythology" includes zues and hades and those characters, because they are more involved with mythological creatures. u can find stories of centaurs and minotaurs and other mythological creatures weaved through. otherwise if u take jsut the gods and not the stories they would be more considered religion then a myth.

u guys agree, or what do you think?

Answer 1

I looked up the definition of mythology, and religion the other day for another question just like this one. And yes, your right. If people would just pick up a dictionary, we'd all go along way here.

Answer 2

Your distinction is not accurate. The mythologies of the world, (including Christian myths such as myths of the saints from the Middle Ages) deal with gods and goddesses as much or more than they deal with creatures. Many myths are about gods and goddesses without any reference to creatures.

Religion is a complicated things. It's more than just stories or myths. Worship practices, rituals, hymns, pilgrimages, systems of morality, symbolism, etc. are all other aspects of religion that help separate it from myths.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

The mythological religions that are not mainstream now are still included here because of the revival through some pagan groups. The main religions shown in this group are Jewish, Christian, Islam, Hindu, Buddist, Pagan/Wiccan, Athiest. Religion is dealing with actively worshiped gods, while Mythology deals with the inactively worshiped (or thought dead) gods and monsters.

Answer 5

So by "creatures", you would include angels, giants, braziers, ladders, water-splitting staffs, stone tables, trumpets, scrolls, firey chariots and other God-associated paraphernalia? The Bible is about 70% "story". That would make actual "religion" the boring part, where you have to think about the meaning of life and stuff. I suppose that could work.

Answer 6

Any system of myths is a mythology, whether or not it is also a religion. Many people take offense when their beliefs are called mythology (even when it's right!), so we tend to use the term "religion" instead, when mythology is an equally appropriate term.

Answer 7

Mythology was once religion. There is no difference whatsoever. And for the most part, they are the same stories. The modern religions that are currently practiced simply incorporated them into their "new" religion, after they conquered the practicioners of the old.

Answer 8

this is what really bothers atheists who aren't trying to defend religion - you obviously know very little about mythology yet you talk as if you do - mythology includes NUMEROUS GODS including human and animals forms - ever hear of Horus, Poseidon - Venus, etc? Come on you religion dummies, get with the program and shred the mantel of ignorance.

Answer 9

Here's a simpler definition:

If you worship it, it's a religion. If it's just a story to you, it's a myth.

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You're right, greek "mythology" includes all of those creatures, but there was a religion that incorporated that mythology into it's story. That's the actual religion:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Greek_religion

Answer 10

The Bible is not mythology. The books in the Bible are actually based in specific times in history (until it is all rewritten to be politically correct. We wouldn't want to offend anyone). The Bible actually mentions real places on this earth like Jerusalem, Galilee, Judea, Greece, Crete. And real people like Herod the Great. Pontius Pilate, Jesus The Nazarene. etc. So where is the mythology?