About Mythology - Find a Myth
A myth is an ancient story, which may be filled with heroes and supernatural figures. The myth serves to explain how the world came to be (creation) or explore possible ends (apolypse). Mythology is a collection of myths, which may be associated with a particular culture or people. Mythology is also a field of literary scholarship, in which myths are studied.
Defining Terms: Myth, folklore, legend, etc.
Fairy tales, myths, legends, and folklore are terms which may seem to mean the same thing: fanciful tales. This conception is seemingly validated by the fact that the terms are often used interchangeably. While it's true that the terms may refer to bodies of writing that are related at their most basic level as stories, they each present a unique reader experience. Read more about it.
Fairy tales, myths, legends, and folklore are terms which may seem to mean the same thing: fanciful tales. This conception is seemingly validated by the fact that the terms are often used interchangeably. While it's true that the terms may refer to bodies of writing that are related at their most basic level as stories, they each present a unique reader experience. Read more about it.
Myth, Ritual, and Religion Volume I
Read about "Systems of Mythology," "New Systems Proposed," "Nature Myths," "Indian Myths," "Greek Myths," and more.
Read about "Systems of Mythology," "New Systems Proposed," "Nature Myths," "Indian Myths," "Greek Myths," and more.
Myths and Myth-Makers
Read "Myths and Myth-Makers," by John Fiske. "IN publishing this somewhat rambling and unsystematic series of papers, in which I have endeavoured to touch briefly upon a great many of the most important points in the study of mythology, I think it right to observe that.. I have sometimes cut the matter short..."
Read "Myths and Myth-Makers," by John Fiske. "IN publishing this somewhat rambling and unsystematic series of papers, in which I have endeavoured to touch briefly upon a great many of the most important points in the study of mythology, I think it right to observe that.. I have sometimes cut the matter short..."
Bulfinch Mythology
Read "Age of Fables," "Age of Chivalry," and "Legends of Charlemagne." Read about King Arthur, Beowulf, Cupid, Sir Gawain, and more figures in mythology.
Read "Age of Fables," "Age of Chivalry," and "Legends of Charlemagne." Read about King Arthur, Beowulf, Cupid, Sir Gawain, and more figures in mythology.