Primitive mythology explains the same things that sophisticated modern religion explains; where the universe comes from, what is humanity's place in the universe, what supernatural powers govern our lives, and so forth.
primitive mythology is that such as peoples of prehistoric lands. eg belief that a god will heal them classical mythology is more complex, gods animals plants creatures can all be god like or god possesed
The statement that the goddesses and gods had human-like forms and were smart and beautiful does not fit into the scope of primitive mythology. Some of the creatures were excessively ugly, deformed, and demon-like.
Mythology is an attempt by people to explain nature, the universe, and themselves.
To explain how things happen
There is no such thing as ancient greek mythology and there never was such a thing as ancient Greece.Greeks are descendants of the ottoman empire
Greek mythology retains remnants of primitive beliefs through its rich tapestry of nature-based deities and spirits, such as nymphs, satyrs, and elemental gods, which reflect early human reverence for natural forces. Additionally, the themes of chaos, creation, and the cyclical nature of life found in myths echo ancient cultures' attempts to explain the world around them. The portrayal of gods exhibiting human-like flaws and emotions also suggests a primitive understanding of the complexities of life and morality. These elements underscore a blend of spirituality and the natural world that characterized early human thought.
Mythology was created when a caveman saw something he did not understand, and tried to explain it to himself and others using a story.
Mythology was created to answer humans question about nature and their lives. It explained natural phenomena that they didn't have the science to explain.
To explain mysteries of nature.
It is the same as any mythology. It is made up of stories to explain the world to the people who did not understand today's science.
People then used mythology to tell stories. Like if they wanted to know why the sun came up every morning they would probably refer to a mythological story to explain why.
To better explain phenomenons such as lightning or why spiders weave webs.