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Myths
This document provides an overview of myths, mythology, and the history and evolution of myths. It discusses theories on how myths originated, including ideas from Euhemerus, philologists, anthropologists, and Emile Durkheim. It also outlines sources of mythology from different cultures like Greece, Egypt, Norse, Slavic, and the Philippines. The document lists writers and stories involving myths and provides brief biographies of some writers. It discusses values and roles of myths as well as types of myth stories. The summary concludes with a high-level overview of the content covered in the document relating to myths, mythology, and stories involving myths from different cultures and time periods.
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Myths
- 4. Myth a story thatexplains primitive man’s idea of the origin of the universe, the mysteries of natural phenomena.
- 5. Mythology a body ofmyths describing the gods of the people, demigods and legendary human beings in stories which involve supernatural elements.
- 6. HISTORYO F MY T H S
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- 9. Ancient gods werepatterned after heroes who actually lived at one time. 1st Theory E u h e m e r u s
- 10. Born 4th Century BCin Messene, Sicily Died 3rd Century BC Occupation Writer, Philosopher, Mythographer, Historian Euhemerus
- 11. This study claimsthat man repeating things their ancestors said, understood them in a different sense and because of that, misunderstanding created myths. 2nd Theory P h i l o l o g i s t s
- 12. They tried toexplain the cause of natural phenomenon. 3rd Theory A n t h r o p o l o g i s t s
- 13. They thought thata great power came to them from an object in their camp. 4th Theory E m i l e D u r k h e i m
- 14. David Emile Durkheim Born April 15,1858 in Epinal, France Died November 15, 1917 Fields Philosophy, Sociology, Anthropology, Religious Studies
- 15. SOURCESO F MY T H O L O G Y
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- 17. Greek Gods &Goddesses
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- 19. Egyptian Gods &Goddesses
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- 21. Norse Gods &Goddesses
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- 23. Slavic Gods &Goddesses
- 24. Slavic Gods &Goddesses Philippine Mythology Bathala Mayari Apolaki Hanan Mapulon Anagulay Akapati Dumangan Sitan Dumakulem
- 25. Philippine Gods &Goddesses
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- 27. Romanae historiae anthologia AnEnglish Treatise on Roman Antiquities T h o m a s G o d w y n
- 28. Author Thomas Godwynopens with a creation of sorts – a description of Romulus’ consultation with the Gods and the subsequent founding of Rome. This was one of the only school textbooks on the subject during the 17th century. Romanae Historiae Anthologia
- 29. The New Pantheon Sa m u e l B o y s e
- 30. The new pantheonopens with an exploration of the creation of the universe out of chaos and the establishment of a patriarchal monarchy of gods. The New Pantheon: or, FabulousHistoryof the HeathenGods, Goddesses, Heroes, etc.
- 31. The Hoopoe ofKing Solomon Illustrated by Hilmi Eltouni A h m a d B a h g a t
- 32. This book comesfrom the Stories from the holy Qur’an series. Muslims believe that the Qur’an, the central text of Islam, was revealed by God to the Prophet Mohammad through the Angel Gabriel. The book displayed tells the story of the Queen of Sheba as she moves from worshipping the sun to worshipping one god, Allah. The Hoopoe of King Solomon
- 33. At the Gatewaysof the Day P a d r a i c C o l u m
- 34. In 1922 theHawaiian Legislature commissioned Irishman Padraic Colum collect myths and legends from Hawaii and write them as children’s stories. The result was three volumes beginning with At the gateways of the day (1924). At the Gateways of the Day
- 35. The central heroof these myths is Maui; he helped to create the islands. In 2011, on the occasion of US President Barack Obama’s visit to Ireland, a first edition of At the gateways of the day was presented to the President as the official gift from the Irish Government. At the Gateways of the Day
- 36. Children’s Stories fromIndian Legends Illustrated by Harry G. Theaker M . D o r o t h y B e l g r a v e & H i l d a H a r t
- 37. The story ofthe hero Sita, who is born from furrowed earth, comes from the Hindu epic the Ramayana. She is the love of Rama (avatar of Vishnu) and is the avatar of Vishnu’s wife Lakshmi. Abducted by the monster Ravana, she is rescued with the aid of the magical monkey king Hanuman. Children’s stories from Indian legends
- 38. Lord of theAnimals: A North American Folk-Tale F i o n a F r e n c h
- 39. This North-American creationmyth tells the tale of the coyote that creates humans, the rulers of the animals. Born in Britain, Fiona French (1944) is an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator. In 1986 she won the Kate Greenaway Medal for Snow White in New York. Lord of the Animals: A North American Folk-Tale
- 40. A Book ofMyths Illustrated by Helen Stratton J e a n L a n g
- 41. Born in India,Helen Stratton (1867-1961) was a prolific illustrator, most famous for her illustrations of the fairytales of Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm. In A book of myths, her illustration of Lorelei is included. A book of myths
- 42. The figure ofthe Lorelei comes from German stories and is similar to that of the Siren in Greek mythology: beautiful creatures that distract sailors and try to lure them to their deaths. A book of myths
- 43. The Heroic Lifeand Exploits of Siegfried the Dragon Slayer W i l h e l m K a u l b a c h
- 44. Siegfried is thehero of the Middle High German Niebelungenlied. In myth, the slaying of a dragon or monster is often read as a metaphor for an internal psychological journey, where the demons that lie within are defeated before there is a return to the world with new knowledge and insight. The Heroic Life and Exploits of Siegfried the Dragon Slayer: An Old German Story
- 45. Dragon Slayer: TheStory of Beowulf Illustrated by Charles Keeping R o s e m a r y S u t c l i f f
- 46. One of themost important works of Anglo-Saxon literature, is the oldest surviving epic poem of Old English, and is believed to have been written some time between the 8th and 11th centuries. Rosemary Sutcliff (1920-1992) was an English author who wrote 45 historical novels and was instrumental in developing this form of literature for children. Dragon Slayer: The Story of Beowulf
- 47. The Life ofSaint Bridget A n o n
- 48. Bridget was aCeltic goddess associated with the festivalImbolc and the beginning of spring. Elements of this myth were later Christianised and Bridget was transformed into a saint and hero, with her feast day falling on February 1st. The Life of Saint Bridget
- 49. The Christian beliefis that Saint Bridget was born in the 5th century at Faughart outside Dundalk, she plucked out her eye to ward off suitors, and later journeyed to Kildare to establish a monastery – her physical journey acting as a metaphor for her inner journey. The Life of Saint Bridget
- 50. Star Wars, EpisodeII: Attack of the Clones H e n r y G i l r o y & J a n D u u r s e m a e t a l .
- 51. When creating hisStar Wars films, George Lucas was greatly influenced by the work of Joseph Campbell, an expert in mythology who wrote about the hero’s journey and common patterns in myth. The heroes in Star Wars are called to adventure, leave the familiar, come to a threshold, and encounter the power of darkness. Star Wars, Episode II: Attack of the Clones
- 52. Thomas Godwyn Born 1587 Died March 20,1642 Occupation Writer, English Headmaster, Scholar ?
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- 54. Born November 15, 1932 inCairo Died December 11, 2011 Occupation Writer Ahmed Bahgat
- 55. Born December 8, 1881in Columbkille, County Longford Died January 11, 1972 in Enfield, CT Occupation Poet, Novelist, Dramatist, Biographer, Playwright, author Patrick Collumb
- 56. Born October 15,1805 Died April 7,1874 Occupation Writer, Illustrator, MuralistWilhelm Kaulbach
- 57. VALUESO F MY T H S
- 58. Values Of Myths ᴥ Dramaticquality ᴥ Classical allusions ᴥ Subjects of sculpture and graphic arts ᴥ Furnish background
- 59. Values Of Myths ᴥ Originand meaning ᴥ Aid ᴥ History and civilization ᴥ Answers Myths are for the older children.
- 60. TYPESO F MY T H S T O R I E S
- 61. Types Of Myth Stories ᴥ“Why” Stories or Pourquoi Tales ᴥ Allegory or Symbolic Story ᴥ Ways of the Gods with other Gods and with Men ᴥ Nature and other Phenomena
- 62. ROLESO F MY T H S
- 63. Roles Of Myths ᴥ Transcendsthe limitations of history and science ᴥ Provide maps for where we might want to go in life ᴥ Provide frameworks for how we might live
- 64. Roles Of Myths ᴥ inspireus to find moments of ecstasy in the mystery of our own mortality ᴥ attempts to answer the unanswerable