Four Myth Theories
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There are four basic theories of myth. Those theories are: the rational myth
theory, functional myth theory, structural myth theory, and the phsycological myth theory. The rational myth theory states that myths were created to explain natural events and forces. Functional myths are what you ca ....
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.... what the gods and goddesses used and what actions they took to create humans. These myths also tell what substances were used (if any) in order for man to exist. The existence of man is a natural event but creation myths give other
explanations.
The functional myth theory talks about how myths were used to teach morality
and social behavior. It states that myths told about what types of things should and shouldn’t be done, and the consequences for those wrong doings. The functional ....
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