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Myths are traditional stories that societies create to explain the world, its origins, human nature, and the unknown. They typically involve gods, supernatural beings, heroes, or larger-than-life events, and they’re passed down orally (or later in writing) across generations.
Key Characteristics of MythsExploratory purpose: They answer big questions like “How did the world begin?” “Why do we have seasons?” or “What happens after death?”
Cultural reflection: Myths mirror the values, fears, and aspirations of the people who tell them.
Symbolic, not literal: They’re not meant to be historical fact (though some contain kernels of real events). They use metaphor and symbolism.
Fluid: Myths evolve over time and across cultures—similar stories appear worldwide with local twists.
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