Myths help us to "realize what a wonder the universe is, what a wonder you are, and experiencing awe before this mystery."
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Explanation:
Mystical function of mythology?
helps us realize what a wonder the universe is, what a wonder you are and experiencing awe before this mystery. It is not so much about learning the meaning of life, as it is about taking pleasure in the experience of living.
Cosmological function of mythology?
Shows us the shape of the universe but showing it in such a way that the mystery comes through.
Explains why things are the way they are but not in the same ways that science explains these things.
Sociology function of mythology?
Myth is a way of supporting and validating a certain social order. Myth both reflects and helps to shape a particular cultures values and belief systems.
Pedagogical function of mythology?
Myth teaches us how to live a human lifetime under any circumstances. Can teach us how to be more human, how to be better humans, how to survive how to know ourselves and how to lose ourselves. Myths are models for living.
Tragic Hero
A larger than life hero who embodies the traits of a nation or race.
Tragic Flaw
Often an error in judgment on the part of the hero- for example: arrogance, pride, ignorance.
Trickster tales
One character, usually the protagonist is a clever trickster that causes problems for the other characters. they usually go unpunished.
Fables
These are the stories that teach a lesson or have a moral. The main characters of fables are usually animals with human characteristics. The moral is never stated but needs to be inferred by the reader.
Pourquoi stories
stories that explain how or why something is the way it is.