Foundation of Mythology Melissa Colon Professor Chris Jordan HUM/105 January 24, 2016

How is the word myth used popularly? For example, consider the statement, "It's a myth that..." In contrast, how is the word myth used in the academic context? After considering the definition in your textbooks and course materials, write a definition in your own words. In the modern world word math is used scarcely because the only time you hear it is if you stumble upon it or in a school setting or by an accident. The way it is used versus what it supposed to mean demonstrates little difference in the common world. There is all different types of mythology that is located in different parts of the world. The mythological stories believes history and different walks of life are depicted. Although mythological stories can be controversial and religion it is still believe to be a myth by other theorists who theorize these notions to be something different. According to Leonard, S., & McClure, M. (2004), myth can be seen as an ancient narrative that can be easily spoken as fact or fiction. Therefore mythology is important in the modern day society because it plays a big impact on heritage which in return can be a constant reminder of how to treat individuals regardless of their beliefs who they are and or who they’ve become.
Why do myths from different cultures around the world address such similar or universal themes? Theoretically speaking know one individual can honestly understand why I am it is what it is there for the popularity of this is spoken to be without a boundary. Myth can show or be the paradise fiction fantasy false belief however an individual would like to see it. No boundaries on who what where or how can be placed on a myth. So in better understanding miss is depicted as not true and can be understood as fictional due to an