Mythology Definitions

Myth: A myth is a traditional or legendary story, it also explains a cultural life, and symbolizes human beings. For example, The myth of Ra explains to humanity why the sun rises and sets every day.

Hero: A hero is a founder of something new, they model for human form and they must make tough decisions. For example, Ra is a hero because he helps mankind everyday with the rising and the setting of the sun.

Hero Journey: Hero journey is the road of trials, battles and obstacles. Its also when hero's accomplish big things and preform good deeds for their community. For example, when Ra sets out on his barque and begins his trials, battle, and journey.

Universal: Universal is a representation of every man, and it is also the big picture. For example, is Atlas, because he holds the world in place.

Archetype: Archetype is an old foundation, or also an original model. For example, Jesus and the foundation of Christianity.

Cyclical: Cyclical means re-accuring in a cycle, which means beginning with the same end. For example, the four seasons of the year.

Duality: Duality means two things as a whole. For example, the genders male and female.

Creation: Creation means its original bringing into the existence of the universe. For example, woman giving birth to child.

Cosmology: Cosmology means dealing with the cosmos, stars, and universe.

Life from Death: Life from death is the making of life out of something bad. For example, trees and greenery growing after a fire has past through.

Matriarchal: Matriarchal is the foundation of female power, were the mother rules. For example, a marriage where the wife rules the roost.

Patriarchal: Patriarchal is the foundation on male power, were the father rules. For example, a marriage where the husband is the head of the household.

Sacrifice: Sacrifice means the taking of life for better of others, or giving up something important for the greater good. For example, Ra dies in the evening and is reborn every sunrise.