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Myths - What and Why
Myths - What and Why
1. Divine Myth:
o Concerns gods, set in a timeless early era
Reason #1
• Myths have influenced great works of literature.
• Many famous writers (Shakespeare) were
influenced by the myths of Greece and Rome.
• Even contemporary writers use the myths of
Greece, Rome, and other ancient cultures as
influences in their works.
• Do you have any examples?
Why Study Myths?
Reason #2
• Myths also have a strong influence on
music.
• The word music pays tribute the Muses
and many myths tell how musical
instruments were invented.
Why Study Myths?
Reason #3
• Myths have influenced other arts as well.
• Many painters and sculptors have used
myths for inspiration.
Why Study Myths?
Reason #4
• Myths link us to the past.
• Myths from all over the world are built from the
same ‘elementary ideas’