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Myths entertain and teach us today, but it was from myths that we learned to trace genealogy, from myths that are the origins of ideas - psychology, time keeping, understanding and naming human emotions, "misery", "gloom", "love", all these are the gods of the Greeks.
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People used myths and legends to explain the mysteries of the world around them, pass down cultural teachings and values, and make sense of their place in the universe. Myths and legends also provided a way to connect with the divine and understand the human experience through storytelling.
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Why were myths and legends of the middle ages important?
medieval people liked legends
What purpose did myths serve for the ancient Greek people?
they gave people stories about the legends and myths of greek mytholgy
Are myths and legends actually real?
myths and legends are not real but barts of it are
Do volcanoes have myths and legends?
No, but the people who live around them usually do.
Are there any myths or legends on the planet Uranus?
People lived on Uranus.
What do have zombie have vampires?
They live in myths stories and legends created by people
Are there any myths or legends in Morocco?
Thre are some myths and like 5 legends in Morocco
Are there any myths or legends about Diwali?
There are no myths about Diwali
What are the Shoshone Legends?
The Shoshone legends are myths that are true.
How have the uses of myths and legends changed since they originated?
Originally myths and legends were used to inform and educate, and took their form mainly in the style of didactic tellings. They were intrinsically elievd to be history, and thus they were taken as truths. Nowadays, myths and legends are mainly a source of inspiration and entertainment, or they can be used to examine the beliefs and virtues of a particular race/civilisation.
Are there and myths or legends about papua new guinea?
there are many legends and myths from PNG that are not published in books but are told through generations and generations. these generations then tell the legends and myths to their friends, colleagues or workmates.
Why are legends written?
Many, many legends were created before people wrote them down. Legends and myths are told to explain why certain things happen, like fire and storms, they are told in order to preserve their society. They are also told in order to teach important lessons to children. There is a very fine line between what is considered myths and legends and what used to be the belief systems of ancient religions.
