Myth Defitions

Myth is Something that can't be proven but is based on religion, culture, and nature. It symbolizes human experiences and values. Stories about gods and goddesses. An example of a myth is the story of Aphrodite.

Hero Journey is the obstacles, battles, and trails the hero has to go through. The experience of something new, a challenge. An example of a hero journey is Aeneas.

Universal is something that everyone knows, something big. It could be a myth or theory. It is something everyone knows and if you went somewhere and spoke of it people would know what you are talking about. Something that you can relate to, can recognize similar characteristics in of it in yourself. An example of universal is the Holy Bible.

Archetype is the foundation for myths, the original model of it. An example of archetype is how the world came into being from an Egg.

Cyclical is the cycle, turn, rotation, and ect. of a story or event. It repeats events. An example of a cyclical myth is Hercules.

Duality is the existence of one thing into two opposites. An example of this is the myth of Pan Gu.

Creation is the making, beginning of something new. An example of this myth is of Nu the Egyptian god.

Life from Death is when death gives life. Like a sacrfice of ones own life to insure the life of something else. An example of this is Pan Gu.

Matriarchal is the foundation of female power; Mother rules, Mother earth. An example of this is the myth of the Amazons.

Patriarchel is the foundation of male power; Father Sky. An example of this is the Romain emperor Julius Caesar.

Sacrifice is the taking of a life for other's benefits; giving up something important for greater good. An example of sacrifice is the myth of Aun sacrifices nine sons to Odin.