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Myths are typically rooted in cultural beliefs and traditions, serving to explain natural phenomena, customs, or the origins of the world. While myths may contain fantastical elements, they are distinct from modern fantasy genres in that they are often used to impart moral lessons or to establish a community's identity and values.
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What is the purpose of goddess myths?
The original purpose of myths was for the Ancient Greeks to attempt to explain mysteries that they could not otherwise explain, but now myths are merely entertainment, as all other fantasy is.
What is the difference between fantasy and nonfiction?
Well... fantasy is fiction. Nonfiction is true, although myths and legends are classified as nonfiction as well. Fantasy has a lot to do with magic, fairies, dragons, that sort of thing. The impossible.
How is lightning thief fantasy?
The book and movie"The Lightning Thief" is fantasy because it is based on Greek Mythology and in movies mythology is considered to be fantasy because is can't happen. Usually myths are really far fetched and ancient so they seem to be fantasy even thought that is what people long ago used to believe in. If you ask me it would be action, adventure, or anything that just isn't fantasy, but i guess that was what the movie producers, directors, reviewers, and critics thought it should be!
Are Greek myths considered science?
They are generally considered to be literature or folklore.
Is the sea monster true?
Not of the kind in myths and fantasy. Giant squids, jellyfish and whales etc do exist.
Is Hunger Games fantasy?
The Hunger Games is considered fantasy/science fiction.
Can you write a fantasy book that is based on many different myths instead of just one single myth?
Yes you can and one of the names of the books are called D'AULAIRES' BOOK OF GREEK MYTHS
Why are myths considered timeless?
Opposites ingrained in language so sentences of truth bearers also carry myths. If truth is considered timeless so also myths like good and bad. If there is no cognition of ignorance there is neither intelligence.
What kind of books are considered to be urban fantasy?
Books that around considered urban fantasy are usually sent in modern times and contain some type of supernatural elements. Urban fantasy is a sub-genre of the highly popular fantasy genre.
Why is twilight considered a fantasy book?
It has charachters such as vampires and shapeshifters that are thought to be fantasy (not real to life)
Is Indiana Jones a considered a fantasy book?
It would probably be considered more action/adventure than fantasy, but it certainly has some supernatural elements to it.
Why do we still believe in mythology?
Myths are stories we do not believe in (any longer). Stories we do believe are not considered myths. The Greek myths were the religion of the ancient Greeks. It has been supplanted by Christianity.
