Myth | Literary Term | English Literature | Major English | Plus Two Level
Myths
are stories that are passed on from generation to generation and normally
involve religion. Most myths were first spread by oral tradition and then were
written down in some literary form. Myth is a legendary or a traditional story
that usually concerns an event or a hero, with or without using factual or
real explanations. These particularly concern demigods or deities, and describe
some rites, practices, and natural phenomenon. Typically, a myth involves
historical events and supernatural beings. Many ancient literary works
are, in fact, myths as myths appear in every ancient culture of the planet.
Myth usually features ruling gods, goddesses, deities, and heroes having
god-like-qualities, but status lower than gods. Often, the daughter or son of a
god is fully mortal, and these characters have supernatural abilities and
powers that raise them above average human beings.
For
example: The Book of Genesis, which recounts tales of the creation of the
universe, the Earth and mankind.
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