Myths according to Armstrong are how the people before science explained things that they could not understand. Humans are not like other creatures; in we look for meaning and value in our lives. I believe, “As our circumstances change, we need to tell our stories differently in order to bring out their timeless truth” is the thesis of Armstrong’s article.
“A myth is essentially a guide; it tells us what we must do in order to live more richly” implying that myths help us understand what, we as humans, need. Guides are manuals, instructions on how we should act. If someone were going through a specific situation different myths can be applied more than others, creating an endless list. Myths create an array of sources for knowledge about many
“A myth is essentially a guide; it tells us what we must do in order to live more richly” implying that myths help us understand what, we as humans, need. Guides are manuals, instructions on how we should act. If someone were going through a specific situation different myths can be applied more than others, creating an endless list. Myths create an array of sources for knowledge about many