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por Guillermo Diaz Perez hace 6 días

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Myth Etymology

The term 'myth' originally comes from the Greek word 'mŷthos,' which meant 'speech' or 'story' and wasn't initially linked with fiction. Instead, it encompassed anything spoken or recounted, particularly tales involving gods.

Myth Etymology

Myth

In Chinese: 神话 (shénhuà)

So it would directly translate to: divine speech or story of the gods.
The word shénhuà combines god/divine (神) and talk/story (话)

Antonyms

Accurate
Factualism
Palpable
Verity
Truth

Symbolic Frameworks of Life

Modern views tend to separate myth from science, ignoring their shared goal of understanding the world.
Myths connect us to our ancestors and shared humanity.
Myths were humanity’s first attempt at asking why?
(Ex: The Greek Myth of Icarus isn't just about a man with wax wings, it’s a warning about ambition, hubris, and the danger of ignoring limits.)
Ignoring myths as “just stories” misses their psychological and emotional resonance.

Synonyms

Parable
Fable
Allegory
Tale
Legend

Derived from Greek

Wasn't associated with fiction as it is today Instead it was seen as anything spoken or recounted, especially tales about gods.
Which meant "speech" or "story"
Mŷthos (μῦθος)