Myths

Myths were written to explain how creation came about and how people should lead “moral” lives. Myths, too, have their origins in oral story telling. The characters are normally gods or goddesses. Although the characters have special abilities, they still behave as humans with both negative and positive characteristics.

Greek authors have written many of the myths that still exist today. These writers, most of whose names are unknown, appealed to people’s emotions by placing the characters in fantastic situations.