I have been thinking of a few different concepts about myth lately. One of them is how the gods are always present. In the world we live in, the decions of the gods or god explain events and situations we find ourselves in. For those who do not believe in myth, or deny the existence of one or many gods, they turn to science. Science has tried to replace the world of myth by explaining thins with mechanical and biological interactions.
Truth: What makes a story a true story? In myth, there are many different interpretations and versions of the same story. Although some people believe that there is only one true version to a story, it is more important to focus on the multiplicity of stories. In oral storytelling, what is not being said is just as important as what is said. I feel that people search for fixated meanings, such as symbols, metaphors, all that crap, rather than thinking about the story through the eyes of mythology. Besides, focusing on the solidity of a story is rather boring.
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