Tag: Mythology
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Symbolism in myth and body practices
Symbolism in both myth and body practices plays an essential role in communicating a message. During our weekly discussion, our group studied myths on death and disease and the impact of the symbolism involved. From these myths we discussed three main components in which symbolism is used to drive home the message. These components or…
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An insight on Death & Disease thru Mythology
From this week’s discussion, my group and I discussed two different topics. The first was the various myths from different traditions that correlate with death and disease. And secondly, the examination of the statement “Body practices as an extension of mythic narratives” for a belief system in Africa. Therefore, some of the discussion included perspective…
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How Religious Thought is Encapsulated in Martyrdom Myths
How do myths of martyrdom encapsulate religious thought? This was the question that we explored this week within our discussion group, we focused on two main ways that these myths showcase religious thought. The first being how myths of martyrdom serve as an expression of trust and loyalty to one’s religious convictions, and secondly,…
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A look at the Components of Myth: Superhuman Beings, Faith in a Higher Power, and Martyrdom.
Myths have several components embedded in them to allow them to deliver an underlying message. These components vary across religions and cultures, but there are several that remain constant. Two components from the David and Goliath myth that we focused on were the notion that bigger is associated with being stronger and that there is…
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Social Impact of Myths
The social impact of myths includes that they give answers to questions about life, why we are here, who put us here and what we should or should not do with our lives as a result of our having been created. These myths give people reason. My group discussed question two for the most part.…