Some may have factual origins, while others are completely fictional. But myths are more than mere stories and they serve a more profound purpose in ancient and modern cultures. Myths are sacred tales that explain the world and man's experience. Myths are as relevant to us today as they were to the ancients.
The purpose of the myth is to explain who the constellation was placed in the sky.
To explain where thunder comes from.
C. The main purpose is to explain a natural disaster
The myth of Arachne serves as a cautionary tale about hubris and the consequences of challenging the gods. It illustrates the importance of humility and respect towards higher powers.
To explain how the world came to be the way it is: the origin of things, places, and people.
It's a warning against greed and foolishness
In myth, griffins are seen as protectors of treasure, as divine symbols, and symbols of divine protectors.
The myth of Persephone explains the changing of seasons in Greek mythology. Persephone's abduction by Hades and her time in the underworld symbolize the cycle of life, death, and rebirth that is reflected in the changing seasons of the year. The myth also explores themes of initiation, growth, and the duality of life.
to make little kids happy and to make losing teeth a more joyful expierence
Through the conpirators that keep the myth alive that god exists.
It tells us why peoples skins get old and why we die (myth)
Alice Low wrote "Orpheus," a story retelling the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, to introduce young readers to classical mythology in an engaging and accessible way. The purpose of the book is to entertain and educate children about the timeless themes of love, loss, and the power of music found in this myth.