Blog #3 Mythbuilding

Creating a myth website helped me engage deeply within my myths context and overall meaning. While creating a myth, it allowed me to be more creative and was surely different from typically studying a myth. It differs because when we study myths we essentially look deep into its established stories and cultural traditions, focusing on themes such as religious values and creations. However, when creating a myth of your own, it allows for an abundance of imagination and personal experiences. By creating my myth and telling the story of Atherona, I created my own archetype that incorporated my own themes of self discovery, embracing differences, and use of power that can be used as an inspiration to others. This ultimately enhanced my ability to study myths as it gave me an idea of how myths can be utilized to portray and even express individuals' ideas and truths about the world. In addition, when creating my myth, I realized that...