Analyzing The De-Aggrandizing Myth Of Self

A narrative is central aspect of all cultures. It plays key role in the escalation and potentially the de-escalation of inter group conflicts. In order for the storytelling to be effective, it must engage the self and other, and provide a narrative that is both cognitively and emotionally compelling. While denigrating myths of the other and self-aggrandizing myth of self can refuel the winds of hate, the open and honest recounting of one’s life story, and the willingness to be an emphatic listener for other, even if this other has caused the group suffering and pain in the past, can open the door for peace building and