MYTHS are so important to me chiefly because it’s like peeking into a Time Machine!
Myths are teaching tools: Myths tap into fundamental human experiences like love, loss, courage, and the struggle against nature. These themes transcend cultures and time, allowing you to connect with stories told thousands of years ago. Their relatable characters and narratives, provide a way to explain ideas in a way people could understand. Stories of heroes like Hercules and a myriad of others who faced challenges embody ideals like love, courage, virtue, perseverance and redemption, and also show the wages of vice and envy.
Myths examine emotions: Myths often depict characters grappling with strong emotions like rage, jealousy, or grief. They can be cautionary tales, showing the dangers of uncontrolled emotions. By analyzing the downfalls of mythical heroes, we could learn to manage our own emotions more effectively.
Myths navigate Fate: Many myths explored themes of fate and destiny. Myths offer examples of characters who accepted their fate and acted virtuously within the circumstances they were given.
Myth as cultural touchstones: Myths were familiar to everyone in a society. By referencing myths, philosophers could connect with a wider audience and make their teachings more relevant and tangible to everyday life.
MYTHS are so important to me chiefly because it’s like peeking into a Time Machine!
Myths are teaching tools: Myths tap into fundamental human experiences like love, loss, courage, and the struggle against nature. These themes transcend cultures and time, allowing you to connect with stories told thousands of years ago. Their relatable characters and narratives, provide a way to explain ideas in a way people could understand. Stories of heroes like Hercules and a myriad of others who faced challenges embody ideals like love, courage, virtue, perseverance and redemption, and also show the wages of vice and envy.
Myths examine emotions: Myths often depict characters grappling with strong emotions like rage, jealousy, or grief. They can be cautionary tales, showing the dangers of uncontrolled emotions. By analyzing the downfalls of mythical heroes, we could learn to manage our own emotions more effectively.
Myths navigate Fate: Many myths explored themes of fate and destiny. Myths offer examples of characters who accepted their fate and acted virtuously within the circumstances they were given.
Myth as cultural touchstones: Myths were familiar to everyone in a society. By referencing myths, philosophers could connect with a wider audience and make their teachings more relevant and tangible to everyday life.
Excellent points! And so universal. You can see how all these features would be employed both throughout the world and throughout time.
I’m exhausted. This 4-dimensional, maybe 5, conversation is wonderful. Thank you. It is so rich, so delightful.
Ha ha! It was quite the whirlwind! But so interesting to hear all his ideas!
It sure was.