In Chapter Four of the textbook, Studying Religion, it discusses two case studies of myth: the Mesopotamian epic Enuma Elish, and the story of Moses
In Chapter Four of the textbook, Studying Religion, it discusses two case studies of myth: the Mesopotamian epic Enuma Elish, and the story of Moses in the Bible. The textbook then discusses the different types of myth and the different functions of myth. Finally it discusses five most important theories of myth used by scholars of religion. In your writing assignment consider the five different theories of myth discussed in Chapter Four. Which of the five theories of myth do you believe is most helpful in understanding the meaning and function of myths in different religions, and why? Illustrate how the theory of myth you argue is most useful could be used to understand and explain the two case studies of the myths considered in the chapter: the Enuma Elish and the Moses story in the Bible.
Solution PreviewThere exist several theories that attempt to give an explanation of the origin of myths. These include the structural, functional, rational and the psychological myth theories. The rational myth theory claims that myths were formed to interpret natural occurrences………………………………….