Origin Myths

SSCI 101: Cultural Diversity
Origin Myths
Origin Myths are one of the ways people attempt to explain the unexplainable. With the development, modern technology the myth has been much less used. According to Webster?s college dictionary myth is defined as ?A traditional or legendary story, especially one that involves gods and heroes and explains a cultural practice or natural phenomenon.? To me myths are a wonderful thing; they represent creativity and are a very good way to explain things to kids. Many myths also make simply wonderful stories just like the ones that I?m writing about…