What is a myth?No one definition will suffice.“Myth” is derived from the Greek word mythos, which can mean tale or story.Distinctions are often made between “true myth”/”myth proper”, “saga”/”legend”, and “folktale”.a. Myth: not a comprehensive term for all stories but only for those primarily concerned with the gods and their relationship with mortals.b. Saga or Legend: a story containing a kernel of historical truth, despite later fictional additions.c. Folktale: a story that is usually of oral origin, that contains elements of the fantastic, often in the pattern of the adventure of a hero/heroine. Functions mainly as entertainment, but can educate with different insights.Definitions and Interpretive TheoriesI. ReligionII. EtiologyIII. Rationalism, Metaphor, Allegory, SymbolismIV. PsychologyV. SociologyVI. StructuralismVII. Comparative MythologyVIII. Gender and HomosexualityCC 303 1st Edition Lecture 2Previous LectureI. SyllabusOutline of Current Lecture I. What is Myth?II. Definitions and Interpretive TheoriesCurrent LectureThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.What is a myth?- No one definition will suffice.- “Myth” is derived from the Greek word mythos, which can mean tale or story.- Distinctions are often made between “true myth”/”myth proper”, “saga”/”legend”, and “folktale”.a. Myth: not a comprehensive term for all stories but only forthose primarily concerned with the gods and their relationship with mortals.b. Saga or Legend: a story containing a kernel of historical truth, despite later fictional additions.c. Folktale: a story that is usually of oral origin, that contains elements of the fantastic, often in the pattern of the adventure of a hero/heroine. Functions mainly as entertainment, but can educate with different insights.- Definitions and Interpretive TheoriesI. ReligionII. EtiologyIII.Rationalism, Metaphor, Allegory, SymbolismIV.PsychologyV. SociologyVI. StructuralismVII. Comparative MythologyVIII. Gender and