Joseph Campbell said: "Myth is the secret opening through which the inexhaustible energies of the cosmos pour into human manifestation."
I also know that C.S. Lewis often talked about the importance of myth.
What do you think?
2007-01-27 13:44:15 · 10 answers · asked by CrazyGypsy 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Myth is part of the human psche. It is how we connect to the 'greater whole' than ourselves. Myth lets us understand things about the universe, society, and ourselves that we couldn't just by our rational selves. Myth is the language of the innerself, the dream-self. It is a way to hold on to hope, to faith, to belief in ultimate truth and justice. It is also a guide on how to achieve those ends. Looking deeply into the myths of a culture will give great insight into the minds and souls of those people and will allow for better understanding. Myths cross all boundaries...you will find certain themes over and over again in many different times and cultures. It makes you wonder, sometimes, and realize that we really are all 'connected' in some sort of cosmic web.
2007-01-27 15:00:08 · answer #1 · answered by harpertara 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Myths and legends often teach moral lessons. They are traditions that are passed down from generation to generation. Some are just fun. Many myths and legends form the basis for religious beliefs and have a very special place in peoples lives.
2016-03-15 01:02:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Myth is ok, as long as it isn't taken too seriously. Religion has given myth a bad name.
2007-01-27 13:50:04 · answer #3 · answered by nondescript 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Humans are driven to follow all kinds of Myths.. It Helps us Keep faith, It gives us reasons to live.. it gives us hope for tomorrow.
Plus Santa wont bring me presents if i don't believe
2007-01-27 13:49:10 · answer #4 · answered by Yahoo Answer Rat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if u found a positive energized door in mythology~good for u~i haven't been able to refocus since the cold war started~it stole my impulses like waiting for as heart attack~before the cold war i read and enjoyed the man, myth and magic of the pre threshold of the dawning of separations of clans and mysterious origins, have the 17th &18th century orgins of words and they were lost to mold in the old library, but there are no new re-edited versions coming through anymore and few remember the ones that were here, the peacefulness of the books were most directed to time travel, things that never were but had convincing theories to propell them through the enchanted wizardry of land of nod
2007-01-27 13:58:16 · answer #5 · answered by bev 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should ask Goerge Bush he knows all about MYTHS!!!
I mean he went to WAR with Iraq on the MYTH Saddam had
Nuclear/Chemical weapons!!!
2007-01-29 00:56:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
myth may not be true
but it can only believe in 30 percent
2007-01-27 13:56:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Myth allows us to see the possibilities within ourselves and that we can acheive our dreams
2007-01-27 17:14:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
ask the myth family
2007-01-27 13:48:42 · answer #9 · answered by John B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a great way to pass on stories about human nature and morals
2007-01-27 14:34:52 · answer #10 · answered by wesnaw1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋