Mythology
For many people the mention of mythology immediately brings to mind the various gods and goddesses of Greek and Norse mythology. While the myths of these two cultures are the most well known in western countries, there are myths and legends in all cultures. Generally speaking mythology can refer to the tales of folklore from any culture. The … Keep Reading → characters of mythology are often larger than life figures with supernatural powers. Myths were often used to fill a void created by a lack of understanding of how much of the universe works. Characters in mythology provide an explanation for events that could not be logically explained. Ideas of love, sex, music, war, fire, rain, and many other concepts were much more easily understood and explained through the acts of mythological characters. Mythology still exists as a significant part of the culture of many nations.
