The Purpose of Myth

Name 4 fundamental questions that myths address.
1. What is the nature of the universe in which I like? 
2. How do I relate to the universe? How much control do I have over my own life?
3. What must I do in order to survive? How can I lead a satisfying life?
4. How can I balance my own desires with my responsibilities to my family and community?

Name 4 themes in world mythology.
-Flood god of sky
-God of Earth 
-God Cycle of life
God of Fertility 

What is the beginning of the universe for most major cultures?

Most of the major cultures start with the beginning of the universe--a chaotic, formless mass that a god or pair of gods seperates. 

What do hero myths and epics teach members of society?
The heroic myths myth and epics of a society teach its members the appropriate attitude, behavior, and values of that culture. 

The heroic myths and epics of a society teach its members the appropriate attitudes, behaviors and values of that culture.

Why do ordinary people identify with heroes?

In spite of they're extraordinary abilities no hero is perfect.  Yet their human weakness are often as instructive as their heroic qualities. 

What is the foundation of the Matriarchal Society?

What is Sigmund Freud's view of myths?

Sigmund Freud's view of myths is that he and his followers view myths as the expression of the individuals unconscious wishes, fears, and drives. 

Myths demonstrate that people possess...

Thier myths demonstrate that they posses the intellectual capacity to understand the world in which they live.