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Well, for one thing, myths are more traditional stories passed down from generation to generation than reliable historic resources, although it is accepted as history.

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Why did vikings dye their sails blood red?

They did not, the idea of the dyed sails is from the Romantic era in European history, around the 1790-1850. There is no historical evidence that vikings dyed their sails or had helmets with horns, these are historical myths not fracts.


What problems might there be with using viking myths as historical sources?

Using Viking myths as historical sources may present challenges due to their mythological and legendary nature. These myths were often passed down orally and may have evolved over time, making it difficult to determine their accuracy. Additionally, Viking myths were usually written down by Christian scholars who may have altered or interpreted them through a Christian lens, affecting the reliability of the information.


Do myths INTEND to provide historical facts?

The strict definition of the word myth is "story." Some myths provide historical fact, and those that do arguably do intend to do so. But, not all do this.


What other culture besides Greeks and Native Americans have myths?

It depends on if you are asking if they "have" myths or if they "had" myths. Also, you shouldn't really be talking about the Greek and Native American religions as "myths". In that situation, the Christians, Jewish, Islam, Hindu, Shinto, and every other religion in the world have myths. But mostly, the Celtic people had what you would consider "myths", as did the Nordic Vikings and the Romans.


What are the three kinds of myths?

1. Etiological 2. Entertaining 3. Historical


Why are creationists challenged by evolution?

Their religious ideology does not permit them to consider the genesis myths to be myths. Also they link many social problems, problems in their minds, with evolutionary theory and modern science.


How do the Japanese use myths in their lives?

They had many myths, but the myths, like almost all religions of those days, the myths simply explained why things happen in nature. They might explain how mankind came to be, or why night and day are seperated, or might explain an eclipse or why a rainbow has appeared.


When in history did Arachne live?

None of the characters in the Greek myths have lived in historical times. They are not in our chronology.


Is there any truth to the historical accusations of Catholic cannibalism, or are they merely sensationalized myths?

Historical accusations of Catholic cannibalism are largely sensationalized myths. The concept of cannibalism in Catholic rituals is not supported by credible evidence or historical records. These accusations have been debunked by scholars and historians as unfounded and based on misunderstandings of Catholic practices such as the Eucharist.


What are the differences - commonalities between myths and legends?

Myths and legends can seem very similar, however there are a few key differences. Myths give a religious explanation for something. A legend is a heroic tale and is often told as a historical event. In Greece and Rome both legends and myths involve deities.


Is Abraham Lincoln and jfk myth true?

Both those people were historical persons. Which myths about them did you mean?


Why might gods in myths have the same traits as humans?

everyone is the same