Mythology: Crises, Hunting, and Extraordinary Individuals

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What type of unconscious did Jung refer to as 'The vast historical storehouse of the human race'?

The ID

The Personal Unconscious

The Collective Unconscious (correct)

The Ego

According to Euhemerism, all myths arise from?

Historical events (correct)

Rituals

Awareness

Logical base

What is the primary function of Naturalism in myths?

Storing forgotten memories

Inventing rituals

Explaining natural phenomena (correct)

Balancing the Id and Ego

Which philosopher focused on the idea that all myths can be traced back to certain words in the language?

Rationalism Signup and view all the answers

In Ancient Theories, what does the Etymological theory suggest about myths?

All myths are derived from repressed traumas and emotions Signup and view all the answers

Which theory in Ancient Theories claims that myths have a logical base and store forgotten memories?

Rationalism Signup and view all the answers

According to H.J. Rose, what is a legend?

A story involving a mixture of fact and fiction Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of myths in relation to literature?

They serve as a link to the past Signup and view all the answers

What type of supernatural beings or heroes do myths typically depict?

Humans with extraordinary abilities or magical powers Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the cognitive structure through which primitive people organize their experiences according to J. Peradotto?

Equivalent to language Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of folklore?

It originates from a single group or culture Signup and view all the answers

What does R.J. Schork describe as the symbolic form generated by myths?

Creative imagination Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the purposes of mythology?

Promotes cultural change and disruption Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of myths is described as "stories from nature"?

Primitive Myths Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of heroic figures in mythology?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the great themes of myth mentioned in the text?

The Theme of Morality Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the theme of "Gods and Goddesses" in mythology?

To reinforce and justify relations of power and leadership Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of myths is described as "the most solemn/serious or formal about serious stories or creeds"?

Scientific Myths Signup and view all the answers