Some people say that myths have endured for all time. Themes of; from nothingness to something, explanations of pain and suffering and the existence of supreme rulers are the centre of many creation myths from all around the world. This is strange because these cultures never knew each other. From nothingness to something is a common element in Chinese and Aboriginal creational myths. This is cool because China and Australia are far away from each other. Explanations of pain and suffering are a well-used element in Greek and Chinese myths. This shows that countries so far apart have the same ideas about why things are. The existence of divine rulers is a common element in Norse myths and also in Egyptian creation myths. Which is astonishing because Egypt and Scandinavia would have never traded stories with each other until later on. It is so amazing that many cultures share the same ideas yet they did not know each other existed. Myths relate strongly to religion and religion is still here so myths definitely have endured until today.
1 comment:
Strong start and ending - nice links to the essential questions. You are missing images for your posts. Some deeper explanation could be added. Otherwise clear and follows the thesis statement closely.
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