HUM 105 Foundations of Mythology

Foundation of Mythology

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Introduction

Myths have been told to people for years for multiple reasons. Some reasons might be to scare an individual from doing something bad as a teaching tool. Myths haven't been

proven to be true as of yet, but such myths such as the Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, vampires, The Boogie man have been told to children as a way to either to encourage the holiday spirit or tell bedtime stories. The truth about myths that they are full of fantasy, mystery and an extended imagination that's meant to fill the vivid imagination for the listener, so what's the real reason behind myths and its purpose?

Short Questions and Answers

How is the word myth used popularly? For example, what does the statement, "It's a myth" mean? In...