Origin Myth

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The myth of each origin is the story of creation: myths of origin describe how some new reality is formed. In many cases, the myth of origin is also justified by the fact that it is established by the power of God to prove that the established order is reasonable (see the section "Social function" below ). The difference between the myth of the universe and the myth of origin is not clear. Myths about the origins of certain parts of the world inevitably show the existence of the world - for many cultures, the world assumes the myth of the universe. In this sense, the myth of origin can be seen as a cosmic myth that establishes and expands that culture. In fact, in traditional culture, memorization of primitive myth often begins with the recitation of the myths of the universe.

The original myth is a myth aimed at explaining the origin of certain features of the natural or social world. The myth of origin is the myth of the universe explaining the creation of the world. However, many cultures have a story behind the universe mythology that explains the natural phenomena of the existing universe and the origin of the human system. The myth of each origin is the story of creation: myths of origin describe how some new reality is formed. In many cases, the myth of origin is also justified by the fact that it is established by the power of God to prove that the established order is reasonable (see the section "Social function" below ). The difference between the myth of the universe and the myth of origin is not clear. Myths about the origins of certain parts of the world inevitably show the existence of the world - for many cultures, the world assumes the myth of the universe. In this sense, people can regard myths of origin as cosmic myths that establish and expand that culture.

The myth of origin will help to prove the current situation. In traditional culture, the entities and powers described in primitive myths are often considered sacred. Therefore, by attributing the state of the universe to the behavior of these entities and forces, the myth of origin gives a sacred aura to the present order: "The myth reveals the world, human beings and life are supernatural It has origin and history, and this history is important and precious, and its paradigm: "Many cultures imitate their behavioral model and while keeping the custom they established, they are myth as my role model We plant the expectations of the gods and heroes: