Mythology Concepts

Question 1

Externalist Theories:

Answer 1

Myths explain natural or historical events (e.g., rituals, social structures).

Question 2

Internalist Theories:

Answer 2

Myths reflect human psychology, archetypes, and universal themes.

Question 3

Etiology:

Answer 3

Myths explain origins (e.g., seasons, human suffering).

Question 4

Polytheism:

Answer 4

Belief in multiple gods.

Question 5

Anthropomorphism:

Answer 5

Gods take human-like forms and emotions.

Question 6

Bi-naturalism:

Answer 6

Gods exist in two forms (e.g., a god is also a natural force).

Question 7

Spheres of Influence:

Answer 7

Gods control specific domains (e.g., Zeus – sky, Poseidon – sea).

Question 8

Syncretism:

Answer 8

Merging of religious traditions and deities (e.g., Roman Jupiter and Greek Zeus).