Mythology
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The origin of the universe can be explained by modern astronomers and
astrophysicists, while archaeologists and historians try to clarify the origin of human societies. In the distant past, however, before any sciences existed, the beginnings of the world and of society were explained by .
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.... lived-there really was a war between the Greek city-states and the residents of northwestern Asia Minor. Myths try to answer several questions. Where did the world come from? What are the gods like, and where did they come from? How did humanity originate? Why is there evil in the world? What happens to people after they die? Myths also try to account for a society’s customs and rituals. Myths are used to justify the way a society lives.
Ruling families in several ancient civiliz ....
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