Relationship of Myth to Man and History

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What is the primary focus of Mythology?

Analyzing the daily life of people

Interpreting myths as symbols of fundamental truths (correct)

Exploring creative expressions of cultures

Studying the origins of folklore

Which best describes the purpose of Folklore?

Promoting modern technology

Documenting political structures

Reflecting traditional elements of people's way of life (correct)

Preserving historical events

What does the term 'Anituo' refer to?

A mythical creature in Philippine folklore

A popular painting style in Philippine mythology

A Pilipino Reconstructionist religion based on Pre-Hispanic beliefs (correct)

A deity associated with love and beauty

How are myths typically conveyed in societies with strong oral traditions?

Via performances and storytelling Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Mythology from Folklore?

Mythology is the study of myths, while Folklore includes creative expressions of culture. Signup and view all the answers

In what way do Mythology and Folklore interact?

Myths in Mythology inspire creative expressions in Folklore Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the stars leaping into the sea before the approach of Helius in his chariot on the Attic wine bowl?

They personify natural forces. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the goddess Nikê and the event she personifies?

She represents a victory or triumph. Signup and view all the answers

Which structure's walls are shown in the image from Troy VI?

The citadel walls of Troy Signup and view all the answers

What historical event could have inspired Greek legends related to the Trojan War?

Destruction of Troy VIIa around 1180 BC Signup and view all the answers

What century did Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, an artist, belong to?

18th century Signup and view all the answers

Which figure does Demeter mourn in Evelyn de Morgan's painting from 1906?

Persephone Signup and view all the answers

Which classification system categorizes myths based on the interplay between deities and humans?

Eliot Signup and view all the answers

According to Leeming, which type of myths revolve around the creation and end of the world?

Cosmic myths Signup and view all the answers

Which classification of myths focuses on extraordinary individuals like culture heroes and tricksters?

Myths about extraordinary individuals Signup and view all the answers

Which classification system examines myths concerning the most solemn and revered creeds of science?

Eliot Signup and view all the answers

In Joseph Campbell's classification, what are the four basic functions of mythology?

Creation, life, death, rebirth Signup and view all the answers

According to The New Encyclopedia Britannica, which type of myths deal with crucial human life events like birth and marriage?

Life-crisis myths Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of James Frazer's The Golden Bough in relation to mythology?

Demonstrating the etiological or causal function of mythology Signup and view all the answers

Which psychoanalytic concept is associated with Sigmund Freud’s interpretation of myths?

Condensation Signup and view all the answers

According to Carl Jung, what differentiates personal unconscious from collective unconscious in interpreting myths?

Animus vs. anima Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient myth involves the concept of castration under a pine tree followed by resurrection?

The myth of Attis and Agdistis Signup and view all the answers

How are myths and rituals typically interconnected?

Through intricate relationships Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the function of mythology in relation to natural phenomena, place names, historical events, and human nature?

Etiological Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key purposes of myths, as described in the text?

Justifying existing institutions Signup and view all the answers

How did Bodhisattva overcome the temptation by Mara before attaining Supreme Enlightenment?

Elements like wind, rain, water, rock, fire Signup and view all the answers

What is the link between the story of Jesus in the wilderness, Mohammed in the cave, and Bodhisattva under the Bo Tree?

Temptation of the flesh through discipline, contemplation, and meditation Signup and view all the answers

How would you best summarize the spirit expressed by cloistered orders across different faiths?

Seeking union with a higher reality beyond the material world Signup and view all the answers

What natural phenomena does the myth of Persephone explain?

Seasonal changes Signup and view all the answers

Why did Demeter bring famine by destroying crops in the myth of Persephone?

In anger over Hades' actions Signup and view all the answers