Mythology is a bunch of things combined together. Mythology is also open up to interpretations; it could be historical, legends, etc. Some people even put their own spin on myths. Myths usually do not have authors
Some myths are primitive science. Some myths can explain the story of the seasons or creation of the universe. Also myths are used to explain religious beliefs.
Plato equated myths with lying. However, he made his own myths, which he said were true.
The Greek and Roman myths were influenced by demons who wanted the stories to prepare their listeners for the story of Jesus. Therefore this provides a contrast between him and pagan gods. Myths vs logos.
Cambell said myths allow people to relate to the world.
Myths are based on opposing binaries; male vs female, hero vs villain, etc.
Make sure you look at the context when you look at the myths.
What does hero mean?
Cambell created the hero’s journey. They live in a safe place, travel to a dangerous area, and then return home.
3 parts and 17 subparts.
Part 1: hero separates himself from the world. They usually receive a call and then refuse the call until someone helps them realize they should take the call. Part two in the trial of the journey. This represents phycology danger. Hero usually has to resist charms of a woman or a tempter. You then must face the father figure. Part 3 is the return and integration of the hero to the society. Usually it is hard to return home. They either have to cross a threshold or are kicked out of their home or that the home is now a too slow way of life that they don’t want to return.
Cambell thought we could all be heroes.
Greek Mythology. Source:Youtube
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