Understanding Myth

I have found a website (http://www.livingmyths.com/What.htm) The "living myths" website uses a simple and straight forward definition. They said that "myths explain the world, making it manageable." When I took a myth class a year or two ago we discussed how people need myth to create purpose within our realities. With this definition I think that myth defines the way were are right now, because a lot of people's ideals are based on societies values and beliefs which were created from past stories and beliefs. A lot of people need guidelines and rules that they are able to follow to create purpose in their lives. Whether the myths are true or not, it still gives people a structured way to live. In 240 I have come to understand the importance of the archetypes of our culture and how myth influences so many decisions on such a big scale. The connections that these myths hold reveal the world through the eye's of culture and society. This link will be helpful to anyone that wants to expand the knowledge we have taken from this class and connect to other mythologies of the world.