Comparison Of Mythology In Academia, Society, And Cultural Context

Foundation of Mythology
Mythology in Academia, Society, and Cultural Context In society mythology seems to be commonly associated with Greek and Norse myths. According to Dictionary.com online (n.d.), a “myth” is a story of tradition usually depicting a hero or event to explain cultural behaviors, events, or natural phenomenon. Based on personal experience when the word “myth” is used one usually associated it with made up stories to explain the seasons, landscapes, or one example is in reference to explain why humans receive three meals a day. The release of the Percy Jackson books and movies has piqued the interest of Greek mythology in many grade school children. In an academic setting after reading a few chapters by Rosenberg’s, Leonard and McClure’s texts, mythology has influenced societal behaviors and was a form of traditional storytelling to explain a culture. These texts create awareness of the internal and external factors for humans and their cultures, and how even though each has their differences at the core we are united (Leonard & McClure, 2004), (Rosenberg, 2011).
Mythological Melting Pot
The course texts brought the unification angle as a primary focus. Each culture seems to associate mother figures as nurturing and fathers with more aggressive attributes and can explain some of the similarities. Mankind as a race has shared qualities and is curious by nature striving toward improvements, and explaining the unknown. The texts identify three common themes for myths that include a hero, the creation of the world, and fertility or economic stability (Rosenberg, 2011, Chapter 1), (Leonard & McClure, 2004, p.