Mythology In Popular Culture

1. What are fictional stories? 2. Many people will say fictional stories are stories that are not true. 3. Yes, that is correct, but there are many more parts to fiction. 4. Per Kirszner and Mandell, “A work of fiction is a narrative that originates in the imagination of the author rather than in history or fact” (62) 5. Some examples of fiction are poems, epics, and novels. 6. Not all fiction is one hundred percent false, “some fiction focuses on real people and is grounded in actual events, but the way the characters interact, what they say, and how the plot unfolds are largely the author’s invention” (Kirszner and Mandell 62) 7. The plot, the setting, and the point of view of a fictional story are only three

In my opinion, I do not think that it is important to study ancient myth. I feel that it is more so for the sake of entertainment because myth essentially offers explanations for things we already have in society. The stories behind how we have the institutions that we have today are interesting however not vital to further developing our knowledge. Furthermore, I do not think that our modern society can still gain from its study because of the way that we already have these institutions and studying ancient myth would not enable us to make further advances in society.

In old times, humankind has looked to utilize stories to clarify the world in which it lives. Similarly, as old man utilized stories of divine beings and creatures to clarify the world; superior person utilizes stories of exceptional legends and colossal scoundrels to do likewise (Stuller). Comic books are modern mythology, in that they are superior man 's strategy for clarifying their general surroundings through the fantastical. The characters frequently handle such major, philosophical, (Ahrens, Jörn, and Meeting) social and story ideas as the nature of sound and malevolence, man 's inward battle, the wannabe, the women 's activist, and the rescuer.

Greek myths are stories that explain the meaning of life and teach moral lessons through the values of heroes, gods and mortals. In Ancient Greece, myths were an important part of the culture, first being told orally and in poems, then seen in architecture and theatre. Homer, the Greek poet, wrote epic poems such as the Iliad and the Odyssey, which are still revered and read extensively today. Greek myths have carried over to contemporary American culture, appearing in movies, children’s toys, clothing and books and the values of Greek myths are entrenched in today’s society. Notably, heroism is a prominent value that plays a major role in Greek mythology and continues to influence American culture today, as heroes inspire society with their nobility, bravery and patriotism.

“I believe in everything until it's disproved. So I believe in fairies, myths, dragons. It all exists, even if it's in your mind. Who’s to say that dreams and nightmares aren't as real as the here and now?” These words spoken by John Lennon describes how mythology still influence a person's way of living and how they think of the world. Mythology is a collection or study of myths, everybody might not notice, but mythology influences so many aspects of our society. Mythology is still used today and affects the way movies are portrayed in present-day cinema; therefore, it is highly impactful for modern entertainment films.

Greek mythology is the body of myths and legends belonging to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. They were a part of religion in ancient Greece. Modern scholars refer to, and study, the myths, in an attempt to throw light on the religious and political institutions of Ancient Greece, its civilization, and to gain understanding of the nature of myth-making itself.

Myth is a body of story that matters—the patterns present in mythology run deeply in the human psyche

The term myth is used popularly as something told to others, which are usually fictional. They are usually stories passed down from generation to generation and have you asking yourself, is this really true? An example of a myth would be saying that if you put a penny underneath your tongue while intoxicated, you would blow zeroes when a police officer is conducting a Preliminary Breath Test also known as a Breathalyzer. This has never been proven to be factual so this would be a myth. Another example would be as kids, I always told my brother and sister that there was a boogey man underneath their beds or in their closets knowing there was no such thing. In contrast, the word myth is defined in our reading as “ancient narratives that attempt to answer the enduring and fundamental human questions” (Leonard & McClure, 2004). A few examples of the questions would be: why can’t we see the sun at night or stars during the day?

•By most estimates, classical mythology stories are approximately 4000 years old.   (“Classical Mythology: Its Origins and Impact.” Films Media Group)

Edith Hamilton is the author of the book Mythology. This book is about the Mythology of the Romans and Greeks through her eyes and the way she interprets it. In the beginning of the book Hamilton writes an introduction to Classical Mythology and how, and why it came about. She starts off by writing that Greek and Roman Mythology is meant to show us how people felt about the human race and about where they came from many years ago. She points out that Mythology describes the Earth when it was young and people cared for the Earth more than today. This is true, because in today?s world not many people are caring about the Earth and its going by us fast.

At first glance, Jediism might appear to be a product of Star Wars fanaticism, merely rooted in the dreams of overzealous LARP-ers. However, in spite of its pop-culture origins, Jediism is a philosophy and way of life for thousands—if not hundreds of thousands—across the globe. In fact, many true Jedi (here referring to those who follow the philosophical “path” of Jediism) have cited that they have no interest in Star Wars, but simply find the philosophical concepts of Jediism to meet their spiritual needs, where similar philosophies such as Buddhism fail. Many followers of Jediism refrain from calling the Path a religion, but instead refer to it as a philosophy, or even a way of life—they believe in the Force but they do not worship the Force.

Stories which has stood the test of time become mythology. Mythology lends itself to different interpretations, retellings. Each retelling, intentional or not, includes a bias. As time elapses, new aspects are added to the story while some may be forgotten.

Mythology holds a great influence in movies, television, and video games, and how it still affects us today through these. Mythology is everywhere around us even though we don't realize it; it is immersed into almost

However, its purpose has changed dramatically. Companies all around the world use the concepts of mythology for the purpose of advertisement and entertainment. The fantastical stories of mythology have the ability to entertain modern-day society. Network companies and authors use the morals and ideas of mythology and twist them to make it more interesting and exciting. Many popular movies, TV shows and books like Percy Jackson, Thor and the Clash of the Titans are inspired by mythology.

Not all mythology comes from ancient cultures. People all around the world continue to create new myths and rework existing ones. Modern technology such as movies, publishing, telecommunications, and the internet allow folktales, rumors, and myths to travel faster around the world. A feature of some modern legends is that they originated as artistic creations. Modern legends offer images of the best and worspect aspects of mankind. Modern myths suggest that good behavior can be rewarded while greedy and foolish behavior will be punished. While modern mythology is different from ancient mythology they are similar in that monstrous and scary partly human creatures still fascinate people today. Vampires and Werewolves are examples of modern mythologies most fascinating monsters. Modern mythology spawns from life’s wonder, excitement, mystery, and fear.