The meaning of mythology

Author: Wang Debao
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Publish Date: 2002-09-01
Features: Mythology is the fairy tale of the primitive, the earliest and most dazzling dawn of human civilization. In the long history of human civilization's evolution, mythology seems to be an innate gift of our ancestors, having no origin and no exception, it is simply the common source of human culture. Various cultural forms, different regions, and different ethnic groups around the world have formed distinct cultural characteristics, which constitute the diversity of world culture. Mythology reflects the way of thinking of human childhood and shows the starting point of human intellectual development. Mythology is proof of the primitive ancestors' exploration of the world and self-awareness. On one hand, it reflects the confusion of the primitive people about the real world; on the other hand, it also shows their relentless efforts to dispel confusion. Faced with the infinitely diverse world, the boundless sky, the vast oceans, and the expansive land, our ancient ancestors were filled with curiosity and reverence. They worshipped nature and imagined the magic of the creator. They submitted to deities, often embodying reverence for natural forces. If you want to understand the history of human civilization or the evolution of human thought, you must recognize mythology.