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Firstly a myth is a story made up because there is no known or understood natural answer at the time, ie primitive peoples did not understand natural causes and made up a story to explain th unknowns. Now of course we have a rapidly increasing scientific understanding of how and why, so the way to deal with a myth is simply to state what actually happens. For example the creation myth is replaced by things like the big bang theory, the creation of man by evolution, and so on. Really easy stuff, because a myth is a made up story, it can't stand up to fact. What needs to be kept in mind is that there is a second level - legend, which is a traditional story, widely held to be true. As these legends have been built up as folklore, they have to be addressed by historical research - literature, plays, historical accounts, official records, diaries, pottery, frescoes, archaeological and geological methods and so on. The effectiveness of such reconstructions is dependent on the quality of the reference materials and the objectivity and ability of both the originators and the persons trying to interpret them.
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What historical myth did the Nazis create about the Germans?
Before and during World War II, the primary historical myth created by Nazis about the German people may be labeled as the "Aryan Superiority Myth. " This falsified understanding of race and history posits that Germans are the direct descendants of a "superhuman race" that has "pure" blood and has also, throughout the ages, achieved greater things than other races.
What did the Lotus Eaters from Greek Myth look like?
The Lotus Eaters were not described physically in Greek Myth. I don't know what they looked like, but they would convince you to want to stay on there island with the lotus flowers.
What is a myth about flora?
Just any myth about flora? Which meaning of "myth" did you intend? The story of Apollo and Hyacinthus is a myth about flora. It's too long to retell here but you can find it in Book 10 of Ovid's Metamorphoses. The Myth of Narcissus is also flora related
What major bombing did roaches survive?
It is a myth that roaches could survive a nuclear bomb. The heat would evaporate them.
What are the 3 components of a myth?
write a paper on myth for child care
The myth Hercules where was made and which year?
The ancient Greek religion was not made up any particular place or a particular year. It is pre-historical. The television and film adaptations are modern and not altogether correct.
Can the dead see from heaven good things on earth?
Personally, I believe it's a myth, but I can no more disprove the notion than the believers can prove it, so the answer, I suppose, would be maybe.
What are three types of Greek myth?
Etiological, Entertaining, and Historical.
Is the flying chip a myth or a legend?
The flying chip is a myth. It is not based on any factual or historical evidence, and is likely a fictional story or urban legend.
What is an ancient story usually magical or religious which explains historical events?
myth
Is the term feudalism still useful as a historical concept or has it become a misleading myth?
No
Is a Cleopatra a myth movie ot nothing?
Cleopatra was not a myth she is a historical figure in Egypt and Rome. Link to a wiki page provided below.
Is thesus and the minotaur a myth or legend?
The story of Theseus and the Minotaur is considered a myth. Myths typically involve gods and supernatural beings, while legends focus on historical events and figures.
When did Zeus become part of Greek history?
Zeus is a religious myth, not a historical person,
What is the different between myth and mythology?
A myth is the story itself. mythology is the study of myths, and its history.AnswerMythology is a body of stories or myths of a particular culture or people.
Does the Loch Ness monster live?
The myth of the Loch Ness monster persists. Some people will always feel that they have spotted the monster in the waters of Loch Ness in Scotland. There is no way to prove or disprove it.
What is the opposite of a myth?
A true story would be the opposite of a myth.
