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The Function of Mythology Questions and answers Myth vs. Fantasy A myth, from the Greek word "mythos meaning 'word, tale'" is a story meant to be told aloud. When studying myth one must always bear in mind the essential triad of "Narrator - Mythos - Audience." Second Function of Mythology ...

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Myth vs. Fantasy - answer A myth, from the Greek word "mythos meaning 'word,
tale'" is a story meant to be told aloud. When studying myth one must always bear in
mind the essential triad of "Narrator - Mythos - Audience."

Second Function of Mythology - answer The second purpose of mythology is to
teach the youth of the societal social norms and expectations as well as consequences
of their actions.

Third Function of Mythology - answer The third function of mythology is to explain
the unexplainable. It is an attempt by the ancient Greeks to make sense out of the world
around them. An example of this is Core, also known as Persephone, and Demeter.
This story is an example of the ancient and pre-scientific mind trying to understand why
the world works the way it does, in this case the nature of the seasons.

Fourth Function of Mythology - answer Serves to explain why a culture did certain
things, such as religion. This is one of the functions directly tied to religion. An example
is Prometheus and sacrifices.This myth tells both how humankind got fire, and why the
sacrificial animals were divided the way they were.

Fifth Function of Mythology - answer Used to legitimize a claim to land or right to rule
or give importance to a city

Sixth Function of Mythology - answer It is meant to answer the question, "where do
we come from?" It ultimately explains the roots of where we came from by using myths.
By studying and reading these myths, it lets us have a closer look at what it was like
that long ago and how humans evolved to where they are today.

Seventh Function of Mythology - answer The seventh function of mythology is to
answer the question, "What happens when we die? It allows us to have a greater
understanding of what happens after we die. It also assures us of an afterlife and or lack
of

Eighth Function of Mythology - answer The eighth function of mythology is for
entertainment. Myths were meant to be spoken and were crafted to be aesthetically
pleasing. While most myths serve one or more of the above functions, they were all
meant to be enjoyed. Some of the most popular myths were those pertaining to the
Heroes, both those in Homer's Iliad and those about heroes such as Heracles,[53]
Perseus,[54] Theseus,[55] and Jason.[56].

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