sciloge | Many people seem to believe that
"myths" - not necessarily scientific narratives perceived as meaningful
by many - are to be found only among religions. Nothing could be farther
from the (now scientific!) truth: As Jonathan Gottschall showed in his
great-to-read "The Storytelling Animal",
we human beings evolved a hunger for sharing myths in order to be able
to survive, to cooperate and to reproduce. In fact, your personal
identity is a myth you are repeatedly and constantly trying to uphold in
order to successfully navigate your social world.
Lacking narratives of your background, name and endeavours, you
wouldn't be a person able to fit into human social life! No wonder even
those of us perceiving themselves as non-religious are frequently
enjoying myths in books, movies, games and talks.
