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I am mything something July 5, 2011 8:46 am Jody

I have never been one to embrace mythology so as a result my knowledge is scant. Was mythology meant to explain the unexplainable? Was it to give rise to hope for the down trodden? I wish I could grasp the romanticism it stirs within…but for some reason it simply eludes me.

  • Some myths do have a basis in reality. People may find explanations for events that they think is true ... by VelociraptorBlade 2011-07-07 23:37:13
    • People had to have something to believe in, to explain things. Also, storytelling is an ancient art and storytellers ... by Eri 2011-07-05 21:07:00
      • Mythology is humanity's way of telling itself its own stories. In Neil Gaiman's "Dream Country," Puck is watching a ... by TB 2011-07-05 11:09:22
        • Western mythology's never been particularly near or dear to my heart either, but imho you're probably not actually mything much. The ... by mcfly 2011-07-05 10:59:45

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