Mythological texts are not only fictional but, also contain realistic characteristics as explained by Carron and Kenna in the article, “If Achilies Used Facebook…”. Both authors use texts such as “The Illiad,” “Beowuld” and “Tain Bo Cuailnge” to prove myths include characters and events that are based on reality, in addition, to fiction. For instance, the article states, “Archaelogical evidence suggests that at least some of societies and events in such stories did exist.” In essence, I agree with the authors when they demonstrate all aspects of myths aren't fictional. In fact, some elements of myths have truth to them, and are based on events that occurred in the past. Evidence found by archaeologists propose such myths are based on events
